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.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
Which detail should Mateo take out of his essay about unique animals?(1 point)
Responses
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
All mammals give birth to live young.
All mammals give birth to live young.
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
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 married Martha Custis.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
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 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 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 undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It supports the central idea of the text.
Which statement best describes nations?
(1 point)
Responses
Nations must follow the laws set by the United Nations.
Nations must follow the laws set by the United Nations.
Nations have less political power than do regional organizations.
Nations have less political power than do regional organizations.
Nations interact almost exclusively with other nations in their region.
Nations interact almost exclusively with other nations in their region.
Nations have political power over a defined geographic territory.
Nations have political power over a defined geographic territory.
If you choose to become a diplomat after college, which of the following will be your primary job?
(1 point)
Responses
organizing military operations involving two or more countries
organizing military operations involving two or more countries
promoting a friendly and open relationship with another government
promoting a friendly and open relationship with another government
determining whether another government is a threat to world peace
determining whether another government is a threat to world peace
developing policies on election processes in other countries