Question

What is the main idea of this passage?

• A. Alternative medicine is now a big business in the United States with more Americans seeking it out than ever before.
• B. Today, it is not unusual for mainstream doctors to incorporate alternative therapies into their practice
• C. Over the last few decades, alternative medicine has become more popular, accepted, and practiced in the United States
• D. People are tired of conventional medicine's focus on technology

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Over the last few decades, alternative medicine has become more popular, accepted, and practiced in the United States

The entire passage supports this idea. Choice A is incorrect because the business aspect of alternative medicine is not discussed in the passage. Choices B and D reflect accurate supporting statements that do appear in the passage, but they are not encompassing enough to reflect the main idea.