‍Each pair of sentences contains a main idea statement and a supporting detail from the same paragraph. Decide which sentence states a main idea in each pair.‍ A: Ludicrously, languages are no longer compulsory for post-14 year olds, and schools take every opportunity quietly to drop them. B: Apart from blimpish ignorance, government policies and targets must take a share of the blame for the lack of linguistic intelligence of British people. C: / D: /

Each pair of sentences contains a main idea statement and a supporting detail from the same paragraph. Decide which sentence states a main idea in each pair. A: Ludicrously, languages are no longer compulsory for post-14 year olds, and schools take every opportunity quietly to drop them. B: Apart from blimpish ignorance, government policies and targets must take a share of the blame for the lack of linguistic intelligence of British people. C: / D: /