Types of Supporting Details

Examples, descriptions, reasons, and facts are types of supporting details

• True

• False

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

• Examples

• Descriptions

• Opinions

• Facts

What type of supporting detail is used in the sentence: 'The city has a population of over 2 million people'?

• Example

• Description

• Statistic

• Reason

In the context of supporting details, what is a 'description'?

• A detailed account of something

• A numerical fact

• A personal belief

• A brief summary

Which sentence is an example of a 'reason' as a supporting detail?

• The sky is blue.

• The book was published in 1999.

• She left because she was tired.

• The car is red.

What type of supporting detail is used in the sentence: 'For instance, many birds migrate south for the winter'?

• Example

• Statistic

• Fact

• Reason

Which of the following best defines a 'fact' as a supporting detail?

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A personal opinion

• A hypothetical scenario

• A persuasive argument

What type of supporting detail is used in the sentence: 'The author describes the setting as a dark and stormy night'?

• Example

• Description

• Statistic

• Reason

Which of the following sentences contains a 'statistic' as a supporting detail?

• The cat is sleeping.

• The building is tall.

• 70% of the Earth is covered in water.

• She likes ice cream.

In writing, why are supporting details important?

• They make the text longer.

• They provide evidence and clarity to the main idea.

• They confuse the reader.

• They are optional and not necessary.