6.C.1.3 Identifying Relevant Elaboration

Which of the following details is relevant to the main idea of the passage?

• The impact of climate change on polar bear habitats

• The history of polar bear conservation efforts

• The population of polar bears in captivity

• The diet of polar bears

In the given paragraph, what evidence supports the author's argument?

• A personal opinion from the author

• A quote from a famous celebrity

• Anecdotal evidence from a single individual

• Statistics showing a clear correlation between the variables being discussed

From the options provided, choose the sentence that contains irrelevant information in the context of the passage.

• I like to eat pizza.

• The sky is blue.

• The cat is sitting on the mat.

• The book is on the table.

What is an example of elaboration in the given paragraph?

• An example of elaboration in the given paragraph could be providing specific details about how deep breathing can help in calming the mind and reducing stress.

• Discussing the impact of meditation on overall health

• Describing the importance of a healthy diet in maintaining mental well-being

• Explaining the benefits of exercise in reducing stress

Identify the sentence that is off-topic and does not contribute to the main idea of the passage.

• I went to the store to buy some groceries

• The sky is blue

• My favorite color is green

• I love to go for walks in the park

What detail from the passage supports the author's point of view?

• The detail from the passage that supports the author's point of view is 'watching TV can improve mood and reduce stress levels.'

• The detail from the passage that supports the author's point of view is 'taking long naps can improve mood and reduce stress levels.'

• The detail from the passage that supports the author's point of view is 'eating chocolate can improve mood and reduce stress levels.'

• The detail from the passage that supports the author's point of view is 'regular exercise can improve mood and reduce stress levels.'

Which of the following sentences provides relevant information that adds depth to the main idea?

• The weather was nice today

• According to recent studies, the impact of climate change on marine life is becoming increasingly severe

• I like to go to the beach

• I had a salad for lunch

In the given paragraph, which sentence is an example of irrelevant elaboration?

• The children played games and had a lot of fun in the park.

• The flowers in the garden were blooming with vibrant colors.

• The food at the picnic was delicious and everyone enjoyed it.

• The weather was beautiful, with clear blue skies and a gentle breeze.

Identify the example of elaboration that enhances the reader's understanding of the topic.

• The car accelerated from 0 to 30 mph in just 4 seconds, making it one of the fastest cars on the market.

• The car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 2 seconds, making it one of the slowest cars on the market.

• The car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 10 seconds, making it one of the fastest cars on the market.

• The example of elaboration that enhances the reader's understanding of the topic is 'the car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds, making it one of the fastest cars on the market.'

Choose the sentence that does not contribute to the development of the main idea in the passage.

• The grass is green and lush.

• The sun is shining brightly in the sky.

• I went to the store to buy some groceries.

• The cat is sleeping on the windowsill.