Main ideas and supporting details in writing

Practice 1
1. Point : Being a celebrity is often difficult.
Supporting detail 1 : Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time.
Supporting detail 2 : Celebrities are in constant danger of the wrong kind of attention.
Supporting detail 3 : Threatening letters and even physical attacks from crazy fans are things a
celebrity must contend with.

2. Point : The reason of lie.

Supporting detail 1 : To avoid hurting someone’s feelings.
Supporting detail 2 : To avoid a fight.
Supporting detail 3 : To avoid spending more time with someone.

3. Point : Several positive ways to encourage your family to exercise more often.
Supporting detail 1 : Get them to exercise more often by emphasizing how good they'll feel
and how much better they'll look if they work out on a regular basis.
Supporting detail 2 : A second method you can use is to set an example.
Supporting detail 3 : Make exercise a family activity.

4. Point : Symptom of depression.

Supporting detail 1 : A change in sleep patterns
Supporting detail 2 : Abnormal eating patterns
Supporting detail 3 : Trouble in thinking or concentrating

5. Point: Factors can interfere with having a good memory.

Supporting detail 1 : Lack of motivation.
Supporting detail 2 : Lack of practice
Supporting detail 3 : Self-doubt.
Practice 3
1. A, B, C
2. B, C, D
3. B, D, E
4. B, C, D
5. A, B, E
6. A, C, F
7. A, D, F
8. A, D, E
9. A, B, D
10. B, E, F

Practice 4
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. B

Practice 5
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. A