A useful statement of a main idea is typically
A very long, often a full essay in length
B fairly long, usually two page
C fairly short, only a couple of sentences
D very brief, only one word in length
A useful statement of a main idea is typically fairly short, only a couple of sentences. The correct answer is option C. The main idea in an essay should be stated briefly and direct, and more details that would support the main idea will be found in the body part of the essay.
