ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension

ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension assesses students' ability to understand and analyze written texts across various genres.

Understanding Main IdeasRecognizing Supporting DetailsMaking Inferences
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and ToneInterpreting Figurative LanguageEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Reading Everyday TextsComprehending Academic TextsInterpreting Digital Media
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management During the Test
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Basic Concepts

Recognizing Supporting Details

Supporting Details: The Building Blocks

Supporting details are the facts, examples, and explanations that strengthen the main idea. Think of them as the bricks that build up the author's argument or story.

Types of Supporting Details

  • Facts and statistics
  • Descriptions
  • Examples
  • Anecdotes

How to Find Supporting Details

  • Look for specific information that answers who, what, when, where, why, and how.
  • Check if the detail directly relates to the main idea.
  • Notice data or evidence provided by the author.

Real-World Uses

Understanding supporting details helps you evaluate whether an advertisement is truthful, whether a news story is reliable, or even how to follow instructions accurately.

Examples

  • A passage about healthy eating lists vitamins found in fruits as supporting details.

  • An article about electric cars gives statistics about reduced emissions as supporting details.

In a Nutshell

Supporting details provide evidence and examples that back up the main idea.

Key Terms

Evidence
Information that supports or proves an idea.
Anecdote
A short, interesting story used to illustrate a point.
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Making Inferences