Question

Identify the sentence(s) which supports or elaborates on the given topic sentence:
Parents are progressively opting to send their children to private schools rather than public schools.

• A. Private school funding has increased considerably in the past few years.
• B. There are many reasons for this.
• C. The quality of education at private schools parallels or goes beyond that at public schools.
• D. Unfortunately, the average scores of students are better at public schools than at private schools.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Private school funding has increased considerably in the past few years.
The quality of education at private schools parallels or goes beyond that at public schools.

The sentences which support or elaborate the given topic sentence is Option A and C. Option A states that due to increased number of students in private schools their funding has increased in past few years. Option C states that due to better quality of education, people tend to get their children admitted in private schools than in public schools. Option B is incorrect as it does not elaborate any fact. Option D is incorrect as it elaborates the fact inappropriately here.