What Is Implicit Main Idea

Implicit Main Idea – not stated directly in a passage; must be inferred from clues in the text.

How do you find the main idea in a paragraph?

The main idea is sometimes found in the first sentence of a paragraph. The main idea is sometimes found in the last sentence of a paragraph. The main idea is sometimes not found in any one sentence. You can figure out the main idea by asking yourself, “What is the most important idea in the paragraph?”

What are implied meanings?

adjective. involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood: an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.