Support can mean helping a person, backing a cause or providing evidence for a claim.
The idea
Put the person, plan or claim directly after support. The past form is supported. Use by with an action to say how someone helps.
Examples
- My friends supported me during my exams.
- Our neighbours support the plan for a community garden.
- The evidence does not support that claim.
- She supports her family by working at a bakery.
- Will the council support the new library?
- We support each other when work gets difficult.
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Watch out
Do not add to before the object: say support the plan.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct answer. The coach ___ the players after the loss. (supported / supports)
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supported
supported places the coach’s action after the loss.
Choose the correct answer. These facts ___ her argument. (support / support to)
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support
support connects the facts directly to the argument.
Choose the correct answer. He supports his brother ___ listening to him. (by / for)
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by
by introduces the action that provides help.
Practice round
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Choose the correct answer. The coach ___ the players after the loss. (supported / supports)
Choose the correct answer. These facts ___ her argument. (support / support to)
Choose the correct answer. He supports his brother ___ listening to him. (by / for)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe someone you support and explain how you help.