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exam number: 700654rr
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question 12 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question

1. to discover the main idea of a text, a reader can

a. write a detailed summary for each paragraph.
b. create a graphic organizer.
c. ask such questions as \what?\ and \why?\
d. learn about the author of the text.
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Explanation:

To find the main idea of a text, asking questions like "What?" (about the content) and "Why?" (about the author's purpose or the text's significance) helps analyze and identify the core message. Option A (detailed paragraph summaries) is too time - consuming and focuses on details. Option B (graphic organizer) is more for organizing info, not directly finding the main idea. Option D (learning about the author) gives context but not the main idea of the text itself. So the best method is asking "What?" and "Why?".

Answer:

C. ask such questions as "What?" and "Why?"