Using Relevant Details Quick Check
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Question
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
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
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.
However, we don't live near the beach.
However, we don't live near the beach.
The detail that would be most relevant to the central idea "Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do" is "The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool."
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
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
The detail that would not be relevant to the argument of adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets is "Cats are more popular pets than dogs."
Which detail should Mateo take out of his essay about unique animals?(1 point)
Responses
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
All mammals give birth to live young.
All mammals give birth to live young.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
The detail that Mateo should take out of his essay about unique animals is "All mammals give birth to live young."
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 was elected unanimously.
George Washington was elected unanimously.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
George Washington was the first president.
George Washington was the first president.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
The detail that would be most relevant to the central idea "George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today" is "George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents."
Which purpose does a relevant detail serve?(1 point)
Responses
It supports the central idea of the text.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
The purpose of a relevant detail is to support the central idea of the text.
To determine which detail is most relevant to the central idea that "Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do," we need to consider which detail supports the idea of there being a lot to do during the summer.
Option 1: "Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long." This detail is not directly related to the idea that summer is the most fun season because there is so much to do. It talks about a potential negative consequence of being in the sun but does not address the central idea.
Option 2: "The bugs can really be a pain though." This detail also does not directly relate to the central idea. It mentions a potential nuisance during the summer but does not discuss the abundance of activities to do.
Option 3: "The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool." This detail directly supports the central idea. It mentions the positive aspect of warm weather during summer, which allows for outdoor activities like playing outside or going to the pool. This aligns with the idea that there is so much to do during summer.
Option 4: "However, we don't live near the beach." This detail is not directly related to the central idea either. It focuses on the lack of proximity to a beach but does not address the abundance of activities during summer.
Therefore, the most relevant detail to the central idea is option 3: "The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool."