Match the definition to the term.1.subject for discussion2.sentence stating main idea3.most important part of a paragraph4.a sentence explaining or proving the main idea5.putting together all the information to form an overall picture6.emphasizing the differences and similarities of things7. comparing only differences in thingsa: 1-generalizationa: 2-supporting detaila: 3-topica: 4-contrasta: 5-main ideaa: 6-comparea: 7-topic sentence

1. Subject for discussion =  A:3 - Topic

2. Sentence starting main idea = A:7 - Topic sentence

3. Most important part of the paragraph = A:5 - Main idea

4. A sentence explaining the main idea = A:Supporting detail

5. Putting together all the information to form an overall picture = A:1 - Topic

6. Emphasizing the differences and similarities of things = A:6 - Compare

7. Comparing only differences in things = A:4 - Contrast

Explanation:

1. Subject for discussion =  A:3 - Topic, this is the motif of what is beimg read or said, the main purpose of what is being discussed.

2. Sentence starting main idea = A:7 - Topic sentence, the short one sentenced summary of what the article or passage is about.

3. Most important part of the paragraph = A:5 - Main idea, the most critical part of the discussion.

4. A sentence explaining the main idea = A:Supporting detail, after stating the summary, further details to clarify the main idea.

5. Putting together all the information to form an overall picture = A:1 - Generalization, a vague and not detailed summary but with many sentences instead of just one like the topic sentence.

6. Emphasizing the differences and similarities of things = A:6 - Compare, state of being compared, using different methods to find similarities or differences.

7. Comparing only differences in things = A:4 - Contrast, is to compare the differences (only) to highlight what is not the same about each thing.

the present continuous is a verb tense which is mainly used to indicates that an action is in progress at the moment of speaking.  

it is formed using: person + verb to be (am/is/are) +verb + - ing form  

example: i am studying at this moment .

in addition, the present continuous is also used in order to express things that will or will not happen in the near future.

example: i am having dinner with some friends tonight.

the speaker sometimes   uses it   to express that an action is repeated and it causes irritation on the part of the speaker

example: my sister is constantly complaining about everything.