English MCQ #10314

Which of the following correctly describes the difference between a SUPPORTING DETAIL and a MAIN IDEA?

English MCQ #10314

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following correctly describes the difference between a SUPPORTING DETAIL and a MAIN IDEA?

    • A) A supporting detail is longer than the main idea
    • B) A supporting detail appears only in the conclusion of a text
    • C) A supporting detail and a main idea are interchangeable terms
    • D) A supporting detail provides specific evidence or examples that develop the main idea

    Answer: A supporting detail provides specific evidence or examples that develop the main idea

    Explanation: Supporting details (facts, statistics, anecdotes, examples) function to develop, illustrate, or prove the main idea. The main idea is the broad central claim; supporting details are the narrower, specific pieces of evidence that substantiate it.