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Unit 2 Travelling
Study skills
& Details
Points
The main idea, also called the main point,
is the most important thought about a topic. It tells the reader what the text is about. It is usually stated in one sentence.
Details or supporting details are specific facts, reasons, examples or other kinds of information
used to support the main points.
A topic in a paragraph, an article or other passage is a general subject. It can often be expressed in a single word or phrase.
Details
Major details which directly support the main idea
Minor details which directly support major details
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Topics, Main ideas and Details
Topics, main ideas or points, and details work together.
The main idea tells the writer’s point about the topic,
and it is supported by details throughout the paragraph
much like the frame of a house supports the roof.
How to Determine the Topic
Smoking cigarettes is not only a disgusting and smelly habit, but also very bad for your health. It has been proven to ca