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When you tell the most important part of a text, what are you identifying?(1 point)

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the central idea

facts and events

the first sentence

the supporting details

the central idea

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Use the paragraph to answer the question.

About 1.5 million species of fungi exist on Earth. They act as nature’s decomposers. These organisms break down matter and release enzymes and acids that unlock nutrients for plants and soil organisms. You may be familiar with macrofungi, a type of fungus that includes mushrooms. But for the most part, fungi exist as mycelia, tiny threads that snake underground in billions of interconnected threads. They twist and twine with tree root systems, helping tress obtain crucial nutrients. Mycologists call these networks of mycelia "Earth’s nervous system."

Which statement best identifies the central idea of the paragraph?

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Earth's many species of fungi act as decomposers of matter.
Earth's many species of fungi act as decomposers of matter.

The type of fungus called macrofungi includes mushrooms.
The type of fungus called macrofungi includes mushrooms.

Fungi bring nutrients to tree root systems when they twine with them underground.
Fungi bring nutrients to tree root systems when they twine with them underground.

Fungi exist as a web of threads connected underground.

The central idea

When identifying the most important part of a text, you are typically looking for the central idea. The central idea is the main concept or theme that the author is trying to convey. It serves as the focal point around which the rest of the text revolves. To determine the central idea, you can look for recurring themes, key arguments, or the main message that the text is trying to communicate. It is important to understand the central idea as it provides a foundation for comprehension and analysis of the text.