Using Relevant Details Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items 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. However, we don't live near the beach. However, we don't live near the beach. 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 detail that would be most relevant to the central idea 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 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. Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy. Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy. Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
The detail that would not be relevant to the argument 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. 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. A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
The detail that Mateo should take out of his essay about unique animals is: "All mammals give birth to live young." This detail is not specific to unique animals and does not contribute to the central idea of the essay.
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 married Martha Custis. George Washington married Martha Custis. George Washington was the first president.
The detail that would be the most relevant to the central idea is: "George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents." This detail directly connects George Washington's presidency to the lasting impact on our government today.
Which purpose does a relevant detail serve?(1 point) Responses It evaluates facts and evidence. It evaluates facts and evidence. It undermines the effectiveness of an argument. It undermines the effectiveness of an argument. It identifies ideas not related to the topic. It identifies ideas not related to the topic. It supports the central idea of the text.
The purpose of a relevant detail is to support the central idea of the text.
