In Reading Comprehension, the 'main idea' question asks:
AA specific detail
BThe central point/thesis of the passageCORRECT
CAn inference
DThe author's name
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Main idea = the overall message/thesis. Often appears first in the question set.
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