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What this question is testing
Objective: Reading: main idea
Prompt focus: Read the passage. Many cities are now redesigning streets to give more space to bicycles and pedestrians. Supporters argue that these changes reduce traffic, lower pollution, and make neighborhoods safer and more livable. What is the main idea of the passage?
Why the correct answer works
Cities are redesigning streets for cyclists and pedestrians, with claimed benefits
The passage centers on cities redesigning streets and the benefits supporters claim.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
The passage describes the trend of redesigning streets for cyclists and pedestrians and lists the benefits supporters claim, which together form the main idea.
Simple analogy
Think of reading: main idea like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.