Recognize that a little voice lives inside every one of us that tells us it would be rewarding to play a game, eat or watch TV when we
know better, so don't fall for it!
How does this detail develop the author's CENTRAL idea?
1. by suggesting that procrastination is normal and is likely to surprise people.
2. by motivating readers to work against procrastination
3. by explaining that procrastination is common but nobody has to give in to it.
4. by warning readers of the dangers of procrastination

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.