Let’s go through each paragraph one by one to find the sentence that holds the
main idea — the most important point the author is trying to make.
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Paragraph 1:
> Students who experienced studying remotely had to make a tremendous adjustment when they came back to the physical classroom. This is not surprising because after walking straight to their computer chair, they have to experience traveling to school again. Also, teachers will have total control of the academic location since they can now monitor everything unlike during virtual classes, and this is something students need to always be reminded of. Finally, students will now need to study independently at school compared to remote learning where they could be assisted by their parents or guardians.
The first sentence tells us the big idea: students had to adjust a lot when going back to in-person school. The rest of the sentences give reasons *why* it was hard (traveling, teacher control, independent work). So the main idea is the first sentence.
✔ Underline:
Students who experienced studying remotely had to make a tremendous adjustment when they came back to the physical classroom.
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Paragraph 2:
> In a dowry system, the parents of the bride spend a lot of money just to get their daughter married. This is one of the reasons why it sometimes reduces the sacred affair of marriage. To some, the dowry system is considered as an evil in society.
👉 The last sentence says what many people think about the dowry system — that it’s seen as evil. The other sentences explain why (money spent, reduces sacredness). So the main idea is the final judgment: it’s considered evil.
✔ Underline:
To some, the dowry system is considered as an evil in society.
*(Note: Sometimes the main idea comes at the end — especially if the paragraph builds up to a conclusion.)*
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Paragraph 3:
> Gambling for some is a form of relaxation regardless of whether they win or lose the money they bet. For others, gambling is unforgivable whatever the situation is. Some countries allow it and even create a center for it. Others totally ban it whether it is small-scale or large-scale gambling. Gambling is treated differently by different people.
👉 The last sentence sums up everything: gambling is treated differently by different people. All the other sentences are examples of how it’s viewed or handled differently.
✔ Underline:
Gambling is treated differently by different people.
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Final Answer:
1.
Students who experienced studying remotely had to make a tremendous adjustment when they came back to the physical classroom.
2.
To some, the dowry system is considered as an evil in society.
3.
Gambling is treated differently by different people.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of implied main idea worksheet.
