Types of Supporting Details

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• There are many landfills available for waste.

• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

• Clean jars before recycling them.

• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

What is a supporting detail in a paragraph?

• A main idea

• An example or fact

• A conclusion

• A topic sentence

Which of the following is NOT a type of supporting detail?

• Statistics

• Anecdotes

• Opinions

• Main idea

How do supporting details help a reader?

• They confuse the reader

• They provide evidence and examples

• They introduce new topics

• They summarize the main idea

Which sentence is an example of a supporting detail?

• The sky is blue.

• Studies show that regular exercise improves health.

• This essay will discuss climate change.

• In conclusion, we must act now.

What type of supporting detail is a personal story?

• Statistic

• Anecdote

• Fact

• Quotation

Which of the following is a factual supporting detail?

• I believe that cats are the best pets.

• According to a 2020 study, cats reduce stress.

• Cats are cute and cuddly.

• Many people love cats.

What is the role of a quotation as a supporting detail?

• To provide a personal opinion

• To offer expert evidence

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude an argument

Which supporting detail would best support the statement: 'Reading improves vocabulary'?

• Reading is fun.

• Many people read daily.

• Studies show that reading increases word knowledge.

• Books are available in libraries.

What type of supporting detail is a statistic?

• Anecdote

• Quotation

• Numerical data

• Opinion