LANG ARTS: DEVELOPING A TOPIC; Unit 5 Lesson 5
A student is writing a report about the purpose of zoos. Which of the following details provides an example related to the topic?
a. In the US, approximately 20% of students learn a second language.
b. For a native English speaker, French or Spanish are languages offered for study in school.
c. You can learn a foreign language by studying the most frequently used vocabulary and quizzing yourself with flashcards.
d. A foreign language is a language not native to the speaker.
d. A foreign language is a language not native to the speaker.
The option that provides an example related to the topic of the purpose of zoos is:
d. A foreign language is a language not native to the speaker.
This option does not directly relate to the purpose of zoos. The purpose of zoos is to educate the public about different species, conserve endangered species, and conduct research and conservation efforts. Therefore, option d does not provide a relevant example.
To determine which detail provides an example related to the topic of the purpose of zoos, let's examine each option:
a. In the US, approximately 20% of students learn a second language.
This detail does not relate to the topic of the purpose of zoos. It is about the percentage of students learning a second language, which is unrelated.
b. For a native English speaker, French or Spanish are languages offered for study in school.
This detail also does not relate to the purpose of zoos. It is about the languages offered for study in school for native English speakers, which is unrelated.
c. You can learn a foreign language by studying the most frequently used vocabulary and quizzing yourself with flashcards.
This detail does not directly relate to the purpose of zoos. It provides information on how one can learn a foreign language, which is unrelated.
d. A foreign language is a language not native to the speaker.
This detail is the most relevant to the topic. It defines a foreign language and is indirectly related to the purpose of zoos, as learning about different animals and their origins may involve understanding foreign languages in some cases.
Therefore, the detail that provides an example related to the topic of the purpose of zoos is option d: "A foreign language is a language not native to the speaker."