Important vs Interesting Details

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

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The cat was black and white.

• The mat was colorful.

• The cat was purring.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

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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

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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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the sentence that focuses on an important detail.

• The movie was released last year.

• The movie was a thriller.

• The movie was directed by a famous director.

• The movie won several awards.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the interesting detail in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly at the mailman'?

• The dog barked.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked at the mailman.

• The mailman was scared.

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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

Which sentence highlights an important detail?

• The painting was beautiful.

• The painting was hung in the gallery.

• The painting was expensive.

• The painting was by a famous artist.

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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