📝 English

The main idea of a passage is usually found in:

A The last paragraph only
B The introduction and conclusion, with supporting details in body paragraphs
C Footnotes
D Only the title

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Main idea: often stated in the first paragraph and reinforced in the conclusion. Body paragraphs provide evidence and elaboration.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The main idea of a passage is usually found in:" is Option B: The introduction and conclusion, with supporting details in body paragraphs.

The other options — A) The last paragraph only, C) Footnotes, D) Only the title — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: Main idea: often stated in the first paragraph and reinforced in the conclusion. Body paragraphs provide evidence and elaboration.

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