If the main idea of a paragraph is not stated in a topic sentence, the reader should
A) move on to the next paragraph.
B) view the paragraph as transitional only.
C) try to identify the topic and then infer the paragraph's main idea.
D) determine whether the paragraph is the author's opinion only.

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When the main idea of a paragraph is not explicitly stated in a topic sentence, the reader should actively engage with the text to identify the topic and infer the main idea based on the details provided within the paragraph. This involves analyzing the information given to understand the underlying message or point the author is trying to convey.

If the Main Idea of a Paragraph Is Not Stated