Eluded means to avoid or escape.
The criminal was able to elude the police and run off with the diamonds.
Claims and support are related because claims are statements that are made by authors in relation to some subject matter that are backed up by "support" or evidence. Therefore, based upon these options, "An author will use support to back up a claim." This claim and support are what authors use to create arguments in writing to make a point and to express a perspective on a particular issue.
The answer is B, because the verbs aren't parallel... If the sentence were correct, it would turning... gaining... gently riding
I think the answer is C) Supporting details, I’m sorry if it’s wrong