Supporting details can do all of the following except a describe a person, place, or thing. b introduce the main idea c support a point of view or opinion. d explain how to make or do something

Among the options given on the question the correct answer is option A.

Describe a person, place or thing.

Explanation: Supporting details is a very important part of a paragraph or an essay or any kind of writing. Because the supporting details is a part which helps us to explain, illustrate, expand or illuminate the main idea of the paragraph. The main idea of a paragraph is supported by the supporting details. Because the main idea can not be just stated as a summery in a paragraph. They additional citation for further explanation.

Moreover, the supporting details is also needed for supporting a point of view or opinion.Again while explaining something how to make or do something is needed the support from additional citation to describe the process.

But, while describing a person,place or a thing the supportive details can not do this.Because to describe a person or place we need to write the exact in formation about the person or place. There is not much needed the supportive details.

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