Question

Which sentence best states the central idea of the passage?

Recruiters chose men who were weak.

What type of evidence does the passage provide to support the central idea?

Answer 1

I can’t pick the exact sentence from the passage because you didn’t paste it, but here’s how to answer both parts:

1) Which sentence best states the central idea?
- The sentence that directly sums up the main point — in this case, the one that says “Recruiters chose men who were weak” — would be the central-idea sentence. Central-idea sentences are often the topic sentence (first sentence) or a concluding sentence that restates the main point.

2) What type of evidence does the passage provide to support the central idea?
- Look at how the author proves that claim. Typical evidence types are:
- Facts/statistics (numbers, dates, measurable data)
- Expert testimony or quotations
- Specific examples or anecdotes (individual cases)
- Logical reasoning or cause-and-effect explanation
- Historical description or primary-source documents

If the passage lists specific cases or personal stories of weak recruits, the support is anecdotal/examples. If it gives figures or documented selection criteria, it’s factual/statistical evidence. If it quotes recruiters or officials, it’s expert/testimonial evidence.

If you paste the passage I’ll identify the exact sentence and the precise type(s) of evidence used.