D. The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
This detail directly supports the central idea that summer is fun due to the activities available during the warm weather.
Which detail would be the most relevant to this central idea?
Summer is the most fun season, because there is so much to do.
(1 point)
A. The bugs can really be a pain though.
B. However, we don't live near a beach.
C. Some people burn if they stay in the sun too long.
D. The warm weather is good for playing outside or going to the pool.
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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)
A. Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
B. Many dogs and cats need homes.
C. Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy
D. Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
A. Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
B. Many dogs and cats need homes.
C. Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy
D. Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
A. Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
This detail does not directly support the argument about the benefits of adopting shelter animals over buying pets. The other options relate to the need for shelter animals, the health issues associated with pet store animals, and the positive impact of adoption.
Which detail should Mateo take out of his essay about unique animals?
(1 point)
A. A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
B. Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
C. Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
D. All mammals give birth to live young.
(1 point)
A. A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
B. Koalas have fingerprints similar to humans.
C. Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
D. All mammals give birth to live young.
D. All mammals give birth to live young.
This detail is not unique to any specific animal and is a general characteristic of all mammals, making it less relevant to an essay focused on unique animals. The other options provide interesting and specific facts about individual animals.
Which detail would be the most relevant to this central idea?
George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today.
(1 point)
A. George Washington was elected unanimously.
B. George Washington was the first president.
C. George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
D. George Washing married Martha Custis.
George Washington's presidency still has an impact on our government today.
(1 point)
A. George Washington was elected unanimously.
B. George Washington was the first president.
C. George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
D. George Washing married Martha Custis.
C. George Washington created the two-term policy for presidents.
This detail is most relevant to the central idea because it highlights a specific policy established by Washington that continues to influence the structure of the presidency and the government today.
Which purpose does a relevant detail serve? (1 point)
A. It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
B. It supports the central idea of the text.
C. It evaluates facts and evidence.
D. It undermines the effectiveness of an arguement.
A. It identifies ideas not related to the topic.
B. It supports the central idea of the text.
C. It evaluates facts and evidence.
D. It undermines the effectiveness of an arguement.
B. It supports the central idea of the text.
A relevant detail serves to strengthen and reinforce the central idea or main argument of a text, making it more persuasive or informative.