What steps best help a reader determine the central idea of a text? Choose three correct answers.

Distinguishing key details from minor details helps identify which information matters most. Restating the text’s most important points in your own words helps you form its central idea, and citing evidence supports that conclusion. These steps make A, C, and D the best choices; analyzing extra commentary or the text’s organization may provide context but is not essential to determining the central idea.

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