Choosing the main idea in a short text
A paragraph’s main idea may differ from its most interesting detail. Ask what connects its sentences. Suggest a title and check whether it covers the whole text.
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For “Lena reads on the bus, listens to short podcasts and writes a few sentences every evening.” compare “Lena’s daily learning habits” with “Lena’s favourite bus”.
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The first title covers all the activities. The second highlights one detail and assumes a preference that is not stated. Notice this difference in scope.
Your next step.
Summarise each paragraph of a longer text in one sentence. Avoiding information that is not in the text supports writing as well as reading.
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