The main idea of a passage is:

A A supporting detail

B The central message or most important concept the author conveys

C The first sentence only

D The title

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The main idea is the overarching point the passage makes, supported by details and evidence throughout.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The main idea of a passage is:" is Option B: The central message or most important concept the author conveys.

The other options — A) A supporting detail, C) The first sentence only, D) The title — are incorrect for this Praxis Exam Prep question. As explained above: The main idea is the overarching point the passage makes, supported by details and evidence throughout.

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The main idea of a passage is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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