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For the central idea "Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do," the most relevant detail would be: The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
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For the argumentative essay about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets, the detail that would not be relevant is: Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
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For Mateo's essay about unique animals, the detail he should take out would be: All mammals give birth to live young. (This information is not about unique animals specifically.)
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For the central idea "George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today," the most relevant detail would be: George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
Which detail would be most relevant to this central idea?
Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do.
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Responses
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
The bugs can really be a pain though.
However, we don't live near the beach
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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
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Many dogs and cats need homes
Which detail should Mateo take out of his essay about unique animals?(1 point)
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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.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
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 was the first president.
George Washington was the first president.
George Washington was elected unanimously.
George Washington was elected unanimously.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
George Washington married Martha Custis.
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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
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
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Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
Many dogs and cats need homes.
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 directly support the argument for adopting shelter animals as it focuses on popularity rather than the benefits of adoption.
Which purpose does a relevant detail serve?(1 point)
Responses
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
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It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It undermines the effectiveness of an argument.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It evaluates facts and evidence.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It supports the central idea of the text.
It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
The purpose a relevant detail serves is: It supports the central idea of the text.
Relevant details provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main point or argument being made in the text.
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