THE MAIN IDEA (MI) &

PRONOUN REFERENCE
(PR)
Arranged By Group 8:

Name : 1. Asnini Junita Zai

2. Afridayanti Harefa
3. Citra Wati Telaumbanua
4. Dodi Kardo Wijaya Waruwu
5. Erika Zalukhu
Class/Semester : A/4
Course : Critical Reading
Lecturer : Afore Tahir Harefa, S.Pd., M.Hum.
THE MAIN IDEA
Definition

The main idea is the most important idea in the paragraph.  It is a

fact or opinion.  The main idea is usually the first or second
sentence in a paragraph. This sentence is called the topic sentence.
All the other sentences support the topic sentence. They are
details. They are examples or explanations. They provide evidence
to support the main idea.

Function

To state the purpose and set the direction of

the paragraph or section.
 Characteristics

1. It is the most important and general point in the paragraph. 

2. It is a fact or opinion.
3. It is usually the first or second sentence in a paragraph or second
sentence,
4. It is supported by detail sentences that say more about the main idea.
The supporting sentences give examples and explanations.
5. It is a complete sentence, not a question.

Types

1. The Topic Sentence (The topic sentence is

usually the first sentence in a paragraph).
2. The Supporting Sentences (This is where the
detailed sentences go to support the main
idea in the topic sentence).
3. The Transition Sentence.
PRONOUN REFERENCE (PR)

Definition

Pronouns are parts of speech that you can interpret as "pronouns".

For example nouns such as people, objects, animals and other
things that are abstract. In order to avoid repetition of the use of
nouns whose properties are not needed. Pronoun reference is the
practice of making pronouns clearly refer to the word they are
replacing. Pronouns replace nouns; thus, the pronoun must agree
with the noun replaces in number and person. Also, it should be
clear which noun is the pronoun. The noun replaced by the
pronoun is called the prefix.

Function
The function is to reduce repetition within a
sentence, so that the sentence is smoother
and more efficient.
 Characteristics

1. A pronoun must agree in number with the noun it refers to.

2. A pronoun must agree in person with the noun it refers to.

3. There should be only one possible antecedent for a singular pronoun.

4. There must be an explicit antecedent.

5. A pronoun should not refer to a possessive noun.

6. It must be used consistently.

Types

Pronoun Reference
1. Subject pronouns.
2. Object pronouns.
3. Possessive adjective pronouns.
4. Possessive pronouns.
5. Reflexive pronouns.