Supporting Sentences
Supporting sentences develop the main idea. We support it with examples, details, facts, and statistics.
| Support type | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Examples | show real cases | For example, honey heals wounds. |
| Details | add description | It is thick, golden, and sweet. |
| Facts | give true information | Honey never spoils. |
| Statistics | give numbers | 80% of users felt better. |
Example (topic + support): - Honey has many benefits. For example, it soothes a sore throat. In fact, studies show it works better than some syrups.
Use linking words to introduce support: for example, for instance, in fact, such as, according to.
Common mistake: Listing support without connecting it to the topic. Each supporting sentence must clearly back up the main idea.
✏️ Test Yourself
1. "For example, she helps the poor."
2. "Water boils at 100°C."
3. "Sales rose by 20%."
4. "The room was large, bright, and clean."
📒 Words to learn
Meaning — A dishonest or unscrupulous person.
“The scoundrel cheated his friends out of their money.”
Meaning — 1. A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule. 2. To impose penalties.
“1. The sanctions imposed on the country affected its economy. 2. They decided to sanction those who violated the rules.”
Meaning — 1. An object that is easily broken. 2. Delicate and vulnerable.
“1. Handle this fragile glassware with care. 2. The fragile ecosystem needs protection.”
Meaning — A fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.
“This loam is perfect for planting vegetables.”
Meaning — 1. A strip or band of material. 2. To wrap in layers of fabric.
“1. A swathe of fabric lay on the table, waiting to be cut. 2. She swathed the baby in a warm blanket.”