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Which of the following is not a minor supporting detail in the passage “Ellis Island”?
Doctors looked for trachoma, a highly contagious eye infection.
Most Ellis Island immigrants were kept for three to five hours.
Three categories of people were detained on Ellis Island.
Legal exams were to ensure immigrants could support themselves.
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"Three categories of people were detained on Ellis Island."
Explanation: The other choices are specific facts (minor details) about medical checks, processing time, and the purpose of legal exams. The statement about three categories is a broader, major supporting point that organizes part of the passage rather than a minor detail.
Explanation: The other choices are specific facts (minor details) about medical checks, processing time, and the purpose of legal exams. The statement about three categories is a broader, major supporting point that organizes part of the passage rather than a minor detail.
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