Answer:
General Statement
Sardinella tawilis is a freshwater sardine found only in the Philippines.
Specific
Statement 1
It is the only member of the genus Sardinella known to exist entirely in fresh water.
Specific
Statement 2
In the local language, they are known in Filipino as tawilis.
Specific
Statement 3
Sardinella tawilis is a small fish reaching up to 15 cm and weighing less than 30 g.
Specific
Statement 4
They have a single, triangular dorsal fin and a forked caudal fin. They possess long, slender gill rakers in their mouths.
Explanation:
A general statement is one that states the main idea of a paragraph. The specific statements are those that provide supporting information for the general statement. In this example, the main idea is that the Sardinella tawilis is a freshwater sardine found only in the Philippines. The rest of the sentences refer to specific characteristics: the fact that it´s the only member of the genus Sardinella is known to exist entirely in freshwater, its name origin, its size, and weight, as well as its physical appearance.
