Question

multiple choice question
which is the best example of a main point in a preparation outline?

rising college costs.

the importance of education expenses.

higher education is expensive, costs still increasing, different types of schools.

the cost of a college education both at private and state schools has risen exponentially in recent years.

Explanation:

A main point in a preparation outline should be a clear, specific, declarative statement that conveys a single distinct idea, not a vague phrase or multiple combined ideas.

• "Rising college costs." is too vague, lacking specificity.
• "The importance of education expenses." is broad and not a focused claim.
• "Higher education is expensive, costs still increasing, different types of schools." combines multiple unrelated ideas, which is not a single main point.
• "The cost of a college education both at private and state schools has risen exponentially in recent years." is a specific, single declarative statement that qualifies as a clear main point.

Answer:

The cost of a college education both at private and state schools has risen exponentially in recent years.