Which detail would be most relevant to this central idea?

Question

Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do.
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
However, we don't live near the beach.

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.

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.

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.
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.

All mammals give birth to live young.
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 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 was elected unanimously.

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 undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.

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.

Answer 1

1. For the central idea "Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do," the detail that would be most relevant is: The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.

2. For the student's argumentative essay about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets, the detail that would not be relevant to the argument is: Cats are more popular pets than dogs.

3. For Mateo's essay about unique animals, the detail he should take out is: All mammals give birth to live young. (This statement is not unique to any specific animal.)

4. For the central idea "George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today," the detail that would be most relevant is: George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.

5. The purpose a relevant detail serves is: It supports the central idea of the text.

Answer 2

Correct. I was only checking answers.

Answer 3

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