The main ideas of the following paragraphs appear at differe…
The main ideas of the following paragraphs appear at different locations. Identify the sentence (number) that expresses the main idea of this paragraph. 1When people in organizations are asked, “Which skills most need to be strengthened?” they often voice strong opinions. 2Several years ago, Fortune magazine surveyed many successful corporate executives to determine what subjects business schools should teach. 3The answer hits home: “Teach them to write better,” said executive after executive. 4Another report indicates that “according to surveys of top officials in major American corporations, the greatest need among managers at all levels is to become more effective speakers and writers. . . . 5The time and money wasted—not to mention the clients lost—by poor writing are staggering in scope.” 6Even businesses in the STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—are eager to hire English majors because of their skills in research, writing, and communication. 7Clearly, the experience of business executives suggests that American schools should do a better job of teaching communication skills. Main Idea is sentence number _____.