Question

which of the following best describes supporting details? a facts that explain the main idea b implied conclusions about the text c a topic sentence in a paragraph d words providing extra meaning which of the following would not be considered evidence? a clarifying statistic

Explanation:

Supporting details are facts, examples, etc. that explain and back - up the main idea. Evidence includes things like statistics, facts, etc. A clarifying statistic is evidence. Implied conclusions are not supporting details, a topic sentence is not supporting details, and words providing extra meaning are not the best description of supporting details.

Answer:

a. Facts that explain the main idea