Question

can you shorten this up a bit The main claim of the passage is that washing your hands frequently is the most important step to stay well during cold season. Examples of supports for this claim include stating that colds and flu are transmitted through the hands, mentioning common surfaces that can carry viruses and bacteria, and emphasizing the importance of not touching your nose or rubbing your eyes after being in public places. An example of a sentence in the second paragraph that contains an irrelevant detail is "The most common cold virus is the rhinovirus."

Answer 1

The passage argues for the importance of frequent handwashing during the cold season. It supports this claim by explaining that colds and flu are spread through hands, identifying common surfaces that harbor viruses and bacteria, and emphasizing the need to avoid touching the nose or rubbing the eyes after being in public places. However, the sentence "The most common cold virus is the rhinovirus" in the second paragraph contains an irrelevant detail.