Name Supporting Details

Recognizing Supporting Details

DIRECTIONS: Read each group of sentences. One of them is a topic
sentence, and the other two provide supporting details. Circle the
letters of the sentences that provide supporting details.

1. TOPIC: picture books

A. Picture books help young children learn to read.
B. Picture books are an important part of childhood.
C. Picture books stimulate the imagination.

2. TOPIC: Cooking
A. Cooking your own food at home is healthy.
B. Many restaurant foods have hidden ingredients.
C. It is not healthy to eat too many processed foods.

3. TOPIC: Netflix
A. An online subscription is only ten dollars a month.
B. There are hundreds of programs to choose from.
C. Netflix is a very affordable entertainment option.

4. TOPIC: Science Fiction

A. Science fiction stories imagine cool and interesting futures.
B. Science fiction is my favorite genre.
C. Science fiction stories can also be a form of social commentary.

5. TOPIC: Laundry
A. Doing laundry is my least favorite chore.
B. Wet clothes are heavy.
C. Folding clean clothes is boring.

6. TOPIC: Chicken
A. Chicken is a very versatile ingredient.
B. There are many tasty chicken casserole recipes.
C. Chicken is great in soups and stews.

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