Author's Purpose in 5 Minutes! 📚 | Persuade, Inform & Entertain (PIE Method) | Praxis Core Reading 5713
Welcome to Day 3 of the PraxisUSA 60-Day Praxis Core Course!
One of the most common question types on the Praxis Core Reading exam asks you to identify the main idea and distinguish it from supporting details. Learning this skill will help you answer reading questions more quickly and accurately.
The main idea is the central message or the author's primary point. Every paragraph or passage is built around this key concept.
Supporting details explain, prove, or give examples of the main idea. They include:
Main Idea: Regular exercise improves overall health.
Supporting Details:
If two answer choices seem correct, choose the one that summarizes the entire passage instead of focusing on a single detail.
What is the main purpose of supporting details?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To explain and strengthen the main idea
C. To introduce a new topic
D. To change the author's opinion
Correct Answer: B. To explain and strengthen the main idea.
Today you learned:
Keep practicing every day. Small improvements in reading comprehension can make a big difference on the Praxis Core exam.
See you tomorrow for Day 4!
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