Using Relevant Details Quick Check

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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.

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.

Answer 1

The detail that would not be relevant to the argument about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets is:

Cats are more popular pets than dogs.

This detail does not support the argument for adopting shelter animals specifically; it simply states a fact about pet popularity. The other details directly relate to the benefits of adopting shelter animals and the issues with buying from pet stores.