Question

Which of the following helps to identify the main ideas in a passage?

• A. Understanding the main point of the passage without thinking about the details
• B. Looking for repetition of words, phrases or similar ideas
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both A and B

The correct answer is Option C.

Identification of main ideas in the passage is the most important and preliminary step in summary writing. This involves 1. understanding the main idea of the passage and 2. Looking for repetition of words, phrases or similar ideas- this helps us to understand the main point the writer has to say and helps to write an efficient summary that covers the entire text.

Therefore Option 'C'( Both A and B) is correct.