Relevant Details

Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• Playing kickball can be lots of fun.

• It is fun to walk along the shore and look for shells.

• Some people burn easily in the sun.

• Unfortunately, we don't live that close to a beach.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Even though they sit still for long periods of time, frogs can actually move pretty quickly.

• Frogs live near creeks and ponds where there is water to drink.

• Frogs like to eat insects, mostly flies and mosquitos.

• A frog's tongue can roll out and catch a fly in less than a second.

• Frogs can be very patient while waiting for their food to fly by.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Amelia Earhart is famous for being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

• She was able to cross the Atlantic Ocean in only 21 hours.

• She disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

• She went to the Iowa State Fair and saw a plane for the first time.

• She first became a nurse and then a social worker before becoming a pilot.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Weather reports need to be correct so that people can prepare for bad weather.

• I always keep an umbrella in my car in case it rains.

• Weather reporters study many satellite images before preparing their report on the news.

• It takes several years of schooling to become a weather reporter.

• Weather reporters use pictures to show the news about weather.

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How can identifying relevant details help in summarizing a text?

• It allows the reader to include every detail in the summary.

• It helps in focusing on the main points and arguments, making the summary concise.

• It ensures that the summary is longer and more detailed.

• It is not necessary for summarizing a text.

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What is the best way to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant details in a text?

• By considering if the detail supports the main idea or argument.

• By counting how many times the detail is mentioned in the text.

• By determining if the detail is interesting or not.

• By checking if the detail is related to the title of the text.

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Which of the following would be a relevant detail in an article about the benefits of exercise?

• A list of popular gyms in the city.

• The personal fitness routine of a celebrity.

• Scientific studies linking regular exercise to improved health.

• The history of athletic shoes.

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Which of the following is a relevant detail in a text about the history of the internet?

• The personal computer choices of the inventor of the World Wide Web.

• The development of internet technologies like HTML and HTTP.

• A list of popular websites in the early 2000s.

• The author's opinion on the best internet service providers.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Getting the right dog depends on where you live.

• If you have a small dog, it might get lost.

• If you have a large dog, it might scare people.

• If you have a big backyard, you might want to get a large dog.

• Some dogs are short-haired while others are long-haired.

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Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? Teeth can tell what kinds of food a mammal eats.

• Some mammals live and travel in groups.

• A mammal that eats meat will have sharp canine teeth.

• Mammals live in different parts of the world.

• Mammals are animals that are born similar to humans.

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