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.
However, we don't live near the beach.
However, we don't live near the beach.
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
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.
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
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.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
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.
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 the first president.
George Washington was the first president.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
George Washington was elected unanimously.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
Which purpose does a relevant detail serve?(1 point)
Responses
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.