Identify the important detail in the following sentence: 'The cat, which was black and white, sat on the mat.'
Important vs Interesting Details

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The cat sat on the mat.
The cat was black and white.
The mat was colorful.
The cat was purring.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences contains an interesting detail?
The sun set in the west.
The sun set with a brilliant orange hue.
The sun set at 6 PM.
The sun set quickly.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that focuses on an important detail.
The book was published in 1999.
The book had a blue cover.
The book was a bestseller.
The book was written by an unknown author.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the important detail in the sentence: 'She wore a red dress to the party'?
She wore a dress.
The dress was red.
She went to the party.
The party was crowded.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence highlights an interesting detail?
The car was parked outside.
The car was parked under a shady tree.
The car was parked.
The car was parked in the garage.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the important detail in the following sentence: 'The meeting will be held at 10 AM in the conference room.'
The meeting is important.
The meeting is at 10 AM.
The meeting is in the conference room.
The meeting will be long.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences contains an interesting detail?
The cake was delicious.
The cake was decorated with flowers.
The cake was large.
The cake was chocolate flavored.
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