Which detail would be most relevant to this central idea?
Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do.
(1 point)
Responses
The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
However, we don't live near the beach.
The detail "The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool" would be most relevant to the central idea that summer is the most fun season.
A student is writing an argumentative essay about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets. Which detail would not be relevant to the argument?(1 point)
Responses
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
The detail "Cats are more popular pets than dogs" would not be relevant to the argument about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets.
Which detail should Mateo take out of his essay about unique animals?(1 point)
Responses
All mammals give birth to live young.
All mammals give birth to live young.
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
The detail "All mammals give birth to live young" should be taken out of Mateo's essay about unique animals.
Which detail would be most relevant to this central idea?
George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today.
(1 point)
Responses
George Washington married Martha Custis.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
George Washington was elected unanimously.
George Washington was elected unanimously.
George Washington was the first president.
George Washington was the first president.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
The detail "George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents" would be most relevant to the central idea that George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today.
Which purpose does a relevant detail serve?(1 point)
Responses
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
It evaluates facts and evidence.