For the Chinese people, rice is the staple food in everyday meals. They eat it as Westerners do with bread. Rice is cooked by boiling or steaming, till it absorbs as much water as it can. There is a rich collection of rice dishes in China.
It is easy to identify a main idea that is directly expressed in the text. 1  Main ideas are often found at the beginning of paragraphs. 2  Main ideas are also found in the concluding sentences of a paragraph.
Supporting Details, Exercise 1. Directions: Read the following paragraphs. Each consists of a stated main idea and several details. Since there is more than one detail, you will select more than one answer for the first question for each paragraph. (Suggestion: Locate the answer choice with the stated main ideaâthis will you identify identified the details that support it.