Question

Which of the following is the role of supporting details in a text?
to give information about topics related to the main topic
to show the reader how to find more details about the topic in other texts
to help the reader understand the central idea
to give the author's opinion about a topic

Answer 1

The role of supporting details in a text is **to help the reader understand the central idea**. Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations that clarify and enhance the main idea, making it easier for the reader to grasp the overall message of the text.