Relevant and Irrelevant Sentences

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Instructions: One of the sentences in the texts below is irrelevant to the main idea of the paragraph. Identify the irrelevant sentence.
Garfield
(I)Garfield is a comic strip featuring the cat Garfield, the pet dog Odie, and their socially inept owner Jon Arbuckle. (II) The main character is Garfield, who is a lazy, overweight, orange cat. (III) He considers himself to be more intelligent than humans or dogs. (IV) He was named Garfield after his grandfather. (V) He hates Mondays and loves lasagna apparently.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the irrelevant sentence.
Alfred Hitchcock
(I) With more than fifty feature films Alfred Hitchcock remains one of the most popular directors of all time. (II) Hitchcock's films draw heavily on both fear and fantasy. (III) He began directing in the United Kingdom. (IV) They often portray innocent people caught up in circumstances beyond their understanding. (V) The movie Rebecca, which evokes the fears of a young bride, is a good example of this.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the irrelevant sentence.
Doping
(I) Doping is the use of drugs to try to improve sports performance. (II) This practice is banned by sports federations throughout the world. (III) Athletes need to know which substances are banned in sport. (IV) The use of drugs during athletic festivals is evident. (V) Furthermore, they must make sure that any product or medication they take does not contain a prohibited substance.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the irrelevant sentence
Everest
(I) May 10, 1996 was the deadliest day in Everest history. (II) A storm stranded many climbers near the summit and killed eight people. (III) Among those who died were Rob Hall and Scott Fischer. (IV) Both were experienced guides and were leading paid expeditions to the summit. (V) Everest can be climbed without supplementary oxygen, but this requires special fitness training.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the irrelevant sentence.
Education
(I) At one time in the history of education, one had to be wealthy to attend school. (II) At other times, women were kept from attending school, despite their standing in finances. (III) Financial aid was widely available to aid those less fortunate. (IV) Today, this is not the case because school attendance is obligatory. (V) The law requires students who are between six and 16 years of age to attend school.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the irrelevant sentence.
Renaissance Women
(I) During the Renaissance period, all of the women wore a corset. (II) Moreover, a woman was put to shame if she was found absent of a corset. (III) Corsets resembled a cone, as they were small at the waist and uplifting at the bosom. (IV) They have been with us for many centuries. (V) They were used to hide the thick waist since at that period in time, a 15 to 18 inch waist was acceptable.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the irrelevant sentence.
Water
(I) It is estimated that 15% of worldwide water use is for household purposes. (II) These include drinking water, bathing, cooking, and sanitation. (III) Basic household water requirements have been estimated at around 50 liters per person per day, excluding water for gardens. (IV) In some areas of the world irrigation is necessary to grow any crop. (V) Most household water is treated and returned to surface water systems.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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