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