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Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A student reads the following paragraph from a Caribbean travel magazine: 'The Pitons in Saint Lucia are among the most recognisable landmarks in the Caribbean. These twin volcanic peaks rise dramatically from the sea near the town of Soufrière. The Gros Piton stands at 770 metres while the Petit Piton reaches 743 metres. Together, they form a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts thousands of visitors annually.' What is the main idea of this paragraph?

  1. The Pitons are located near Soufrière
  2. The Pitons are iconic Caribbean landmarks
  3. Gros Piton is taller than Petit Piton
  4. The Pitons are a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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✓ Answer: BThe Pitons are iconic Caribbean landmarks
Award 1 mark for identifying that the passage's central focus is on the Pitons being recognisable Caribbean landmarks. A is incorrect because the location is a supporting detail. C is incorrect because the heights are supporting details that describe the Pitons. D is incorrect because the UNESCO status is a supporting detail that emphasises their significance.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following is the PRIMARY function of supporting details in a paragraph?

  1. To introduce a new topic
  2. To provide evidence for the main idea
  3. To summarise the conclusion
  4. To change the writer's purpose
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✓ Answer: BTo provide evidence for the main idea
Award 1 mark for understanding that supporting details provide evidence, examples, facts, or explanations that develop the main idea. A is incorrect because introducing new topics is not the function of supporting details. C is incorrect because summarising is a separate function. D is incorrect because supporting details reinforce rather than change the writer's purpose.
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Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details appears across multiple question types on real CXC CSEC English Language papers — most commonly as multiple-choice questions in the objective section, structured short-answer questions in the main paper, and occasionally as part of an extended response. Kramizo's practice bank reflects that mix: 4-option MCQs, true/false statements, fill-in-the-blank key terms, multi-select questions, and ordering questions. Working through the bank gives you exposure to every question style examiners actually use.

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