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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.'

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.'

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1