Example Sentences
"The main idea of the paragraph was that exercise is good for health."
"Identifying the main idea helps you understand what a text is about."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of main idea?
Study Tips
To remember main idea, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.