Question

10 matching 10 points
in each group of statements, one statement is the point, and the other statement or statements are support for the point. identify each point and each statement of support.
jonathan, a giant tortoise living on the island of st. helena, was hatched in 1832.
the life span of some animals is astonishingly long.
a species of sea urchin can live 200 years.
certain whales have been alive since before world war 1.

Explanation:

The point is the general statement that the lifespan of some animals is astonishingly long. The other statements (about Jonathan the tortoise, the sea urchin, and the whales) are specific examples that support this general point.

Answer:

• "The life span of some animals is astonishingly long." - Point
• "Jonathan, a giant tortoise living on the island of St. Helena, was hatched in 1832." - Support
• "A species of sea urchin can live 200 years." - Support
• "Certain whales have been alive since before World War 1." - Support