Which choice best supports the main point of the paragraph?...

Name: Problem 16, Chapter :
Uploaded: 2021-04-30T14:52:38-08:00
Duration: 2 min 5 s
Channel: Brenda Sanchez
Description: Which choice best supports the main point of the paragraph? A) NO CHANGE B) not everyone could afford to keep a horse or a wagon. C) many Americans during this time were not even aware that there were such vast territories to the West. D) there were few places to sleep and water one’s horses on the journey.

Which choice best supports the main point of the paragraph? A) NO CHANGE B) not everyone could afford to keep a horse or a wagon. C) many Americans during this time were not even aware that there were such vast territories to the West. D) there were few places to sleep and water one’s horses on the journey.

Which choice best supports the main point of the paragraph?
A) NO CHANGE
B) not everyone could afford to keep a horse or a wagon.
C) many Americans during this time were not even aware that there were such vast territories to the West.
D) there were few places to sleep and water one’s horses on the journey.

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Key Concepts

Main Idea

The main idea is the central argument or point that the paragraph is trying to convey. Recognizing the main idea is essential, as it provides a framework for determining which details or evidence in the text directly support or enhance that central point.

Supporting Evidence

Supporting evidence consists of facts, details, or examples that bolster or validate the main idea of the passage. Effective supporting evidence directly aligns with and reinforces the central argument, ensuring that all additional information contributes to the main point being made.

Relevance to the Argument

This concept involves evaluating whether a piece of evidence or a detail is directly related to and strengthens the main argument. In reading comprehension questions, determining the relevance of an answer choice requires matching it to the central theme or argument presented in the passage.

Critical Evaluation of Answer Choices

This strategy requires analyzing each answer option to see how well it aligns with the main idea and provides proper support for it. It involves eliminating choices that are either irrelevant or do not directly enhance the central argument, thereby selecting the option that best contributes to understanding the passage's overall message.

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