Where should emphasis be placed to call attention to an important idea?

• A. In the middle of the sentence.
• B. In the margin.
• C. In the end of the sentence.
• D. Appear at either end.

Answer: (D)

Emphasizing an important idea works best when it sits at the edges of the sentence. The beginning sets up what’s coming, giving the reader a cue to pay attention, while the ending leaves a strong, memorable impression that lingers after the sentence is read. This makes the key idea stand out more than if it sits in the middle, where it can get lost among the surrounding words. The margin isn’t part of the sentence flow, so it doesn’t carry the idea in the same way unless you rely on external formatting, which isn’t the focus here. So placing emphasis at either end is the most effective way to call attention to the important idea.