Question

Getting packed to go on a trip makes some people anxious, but there's no reason to fret. (2) With a little planning, packing is a breeze. (3) Whether you're leaving town for a week or a month, whether you're going out of the city or out of the country, the basic process is the same. (4) Start about a week ahead of time, and make a list of everything you'll need. (5) Keep it handy, and add to it whenever you think of something. (6) Then, about three days before you leave, get out your luggage and put in the things that you won't need again before you depart. (7) Check these off your list. (8) At this point, you should start laundering any clothing items you'll need. (9) No one likes to have to do laundry the night before a trip. (10) A day before you leave, pack the rest of your clothing, and on the eve of your departure, put in your toiletries and medications. (11) That's it! You're ready to take off. (12) Wasn't that easy?
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Which of these sentences least supports the main idea of this passage?
A.
sentence 9
B.
sentence 10
C.
sentence 6
D.
sentence 3

Answer 1

A. sentence 9

Explanation: The passage's main idea is a step-by-step plan for easy packing. Sentences 3, 6, and 10 give relevant instructions or generalize the method; sentence 9 is merely an opinionated aside and doesn't add procedural guidance.