Which statements correctly describe the key details in a passage?

Select each correct answer.

Responses

Key details would be included in a summary of the passage.

Key details provide readers with the author's opinion on the text.

Key details are the first ones provided in the passage.

Key details give readers important information about the main idea.

1 answer

The correct statements that describe key details in a passage are:

  1. Key details would be included in a summary of the passage.
  2. Key details give readers important information about the main idea.

The other options are not correct:

  • Key details do not necessarily provide the author's opinion; they focus on important facts and information.
  • Key details are not always the first ones provided in the passage; they can appear throughout the text.