Question

The ability to identify the main idea and supporting details within a paragraph is a fundamental component of which reading subskill?

• A. Skimming
• B. Comprehension
• C. Scanning
• D. Critical Reading

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Comprehension

The ability to identify the main idea and supporting details is a core element of the broader reading subskill called:

→ Reading Comprehension

This subskill involves:

• Understanding what the text says (literal meaning)

• Identifying the main idea (what the paragraph or passage is mostly about)

• Recognizing supporting details (facts, examples, explanations that back up the main idea)