Which of the following statements about main ideas is false?

Question

The main idea may be stated in the topic sentence.
The implied main idea can be determined by summarizing the paragraph in a single statement.
The main idea is always found at the beginning of a paragraph.
The main idea may be implied by the supporting details.

Answer 1

The false statement among the options provided is: "The main idea is always found at the beginning of a paragraph."

While the main idea is often stated at the beginning of a paragraph, it can also appear at the end or be implied throughout the paragraph, so it is not always found at the beginning.