Supporting Details Mastery

What is a supporting detail?

• A supporting detail is information that reinforces a main idea.

• A supporting detail is the main idea itself.

• A supporting detail is an unrelated fact.

• A supporting detail is a summary of the text.

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the statement: 'Dogs are great pets'?

• Birds can be trained to talk.

• Dogs provide companionship and loyalty.

• Fish require less maintenance than dogs.

• Cats are independent animals.

Identify the supporting detail in this sentence: 'Many students enjoy reading because it helps them relax.'

• because it helps them relax

• Reading is a waste of time

• Many students dislike reading

• It is a popular hobby among adults

Find the supporting detail in this paragraph: 'The rainforest is home to many species. For instance, it houses over 1,500 species of birds.'

• The rainforest is primarily a desert.

• The rainforest has no species.

• It is home to only 500 species of birds.

• It houses over 1,500 species of birds.

Which sentence provides a supporting detail for the statement: 'Recycling helps the environment'?

• Recycling has no impact on climate change.

• Recycling creates more pollution.

• Recycling reduces waste and conserves natural resources.

• Recycling is expensive and time-consuming.

What is the purpose of a supporting detail in an argument?

• To confuse the audience with irrelevant information.

• To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main argument.

• To summarize the main argument.

• To introduce a new topic unrelated to the argument.

How can statistics serve as supporting details?

• Statistics are irrelevant in decision-making processes.

• Statistics serve as supporting details by providing quantitative evidence that enhances credibility and clarifies information.

• Statistics can replace qualitative data entirely.

• Statistics are only useful for academic research.

What type of information can be considered a supporting detail?

• Facts, examples, statistics, anecdotes, or quotes.

• Unverified rumors

• Emotional responses

• Personal opinions

Identify the supporting detail in this claim: 'Traveling can broaden your perspective.'

• Traveling is expensive and time-consuming.

• Traveling only benefits the wealthy.

• Exposure to different cultures and viewpoints.

• Traveling can lead to homesickness.

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• A supporting example

• An anecdote related to the topic

• A relevant fact

• A main idea or conclusion