Matching Pairs Supporting Sentences MatchOnline version Match key concepts with their descriptions in this game about supporting sentences. by Nadira Sabirova 1 Main Idea 2 Transition Words 3 Topic Sentence 4 Details 5 Supporting Sentences 6 Conclusion Sentence 7 Thesis Statement 8 Examples Provide additional information to explain the main idea. Expresses the central argument or claim of the text. Wraps up the paragraph and restates the main idea. The most important point the paragraph is trying to convey. Illustrative details that support the main idea. Back up the main idea with evidence or examples. Introduces the main idea of the paragraph. Words that connect ideas and help the text flow.