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.

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.

abraham lincoln issued the preliminary emancipation proclamation on september 22nd, 1862. it stipulated that if the southern states did not cease their rebellion by january 1st, 1863, then proclamation would go into effect.