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Each sentence in a paragraph should support the main idea or topic sentence of that paragraph. The supporting sentences provide details, explanations, examples, or evidence that further develop the main point or thesis statement. Together, these sentences work together to convey a coherent and cohesive message to the reader.
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Support the topic sentence
Support the topic sentence
A paragraph is a collection of sentences that support a main point. Read the next paragraph aloud.
support the topic sentence
Find the main idea of the paragraph and the look for the details that support the main idea. A good way to do this is to underline the main idea and then circle the details as you read the paragraph.
Revise the details to support the topic sentence
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coherence
Supporting sentences are called "supporting" because they "support," or explain, the idea expressed in the topic sentence. Of course, paragraphs in English often have more than two supporting ideas.
To provide details to support the essay's main idea