What is the main idea of this informational passage? new interstate now that interstate 12 has opened, the trip from colesburg to ashville has been reduced by 10 miles, saving commuters time and money. previously, a commuter from colesburg had to take route 22 to route 16. this indirect route actually took the traveler around the west side of ashville to the city’s limits. it connects route 22 to the northern boundary of ashville. a. this indirect route actually took the traveler around the west side of ashville to the city’s limit. b. now that interstate 12 has opened, the trip from colesburg to ashville has been reduced by 10 miles. c. previously, a commuter from colesburg had to take route 22 to route 16.

The correct answer is B. Now that Interstate 12 has opened, the trip from Colesburg to Ashville has been reduced by 10 miles.

The reason for that choice is that the main idea is usually stated at the beginning of the passage. It is often the first sentence the one that tells the reader about the topic being discussed in the text. In this case, option B expresses a summary of the information developed in the rest of the passage.

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