Finding Relevant Details Quiz

Read the following passage: "The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing. Lucy decided to wear her sunglasses because she was going to the beach. She also packed a book to read." Which detail is relevant to why Lucy wore her sunglasses?

• The sun was shining brightly.

• The birds were singing.

• She packed a book to read.

• She was going to the beach.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

In the story, "Mark was late to school because he missed the bus. He had a sandwich for breakfast and forgot his homework at home." Which detail is irrelevant to why Mark was late?

• Mark missed the bus.

• He had a sandwich for breakfast.

• He forgot his homework at home.

• The bus was delayed.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Consider the sentence: "Emma studied hard for her science test, and she was confident she would do well. She also practiced her piano in the evening." Which detail is relevant to Emma's confidence?

• Emma studied hard for her science test.

• Emma likes to play soccer.

• She practiced her piano in the evening.

• Emma's favorite subject is math.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

In the sentence, "The cake was delicious because it was made with fresh ingredients. It was decorated with sprinkles and had a cherry on top." Which detail is irrelevant to why the cake was delicious?

• It was made with fresh ingredients.

• The cake was decorated with sprinkles.

• It had a cherry on top.

• The cake was baked for 30 minutes.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the sentence: "The library was quiet, so Sam could concentrate on his homework. He also borrowed a book about dinosaurs." Which detail is relevant to Sam's ability to concentrate?

• The library was quiet.

• Sam has a blue backpack.

• He borrowed a book about dinosaurs.

• Sam's favorite subject is history.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

In the story, "The dog wagged its tail because it was happy to see its owner. It had a shiny collar and a new toy." Which detail is irrelevant to why the dog wagged its tail?

• The dog was happy to see its owner.

• It had a shiny collar.

• It had a new toy.

• The dog was well-fed.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Consider the sentence: "The plants in the garden were healthy because they were watered regularly. They were also planted in rich soil." Which detail is relevant to the health of the plants?

• They were watered regularly.

• The garden has a wooden fence.

• They were planted in rich soil.

• The garden is located in a sunny area.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

In the sentence, "The car was washed because it was covered in mud after the rain. It was parked under a tree." Which detail is irrelevant to why the car was washed?

• It was covered in mud after the rain.

• The car is red.

• It was parked under a tree.

• The car has new tires.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the sentence: "Anna was thrilled because she won first place in the art contest. She also received a certificate and a gift card." Which detail is relevant to Anna's thrill?

• Anna won first place in the art contest.

• Anna has a pet cat.

• She received a certificate and a gift card.

• Anna's favorite color is blue.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

In the story, "The picnic was canceled because it started to rain heavily. The picnic was planned in a park with a beautiful lake." Which detail is irrelevant to why the picnic was canceled?

• It started to rain heavily.

• The picnic was planned in a park.

• The park has a beautiful lake.

• The picnic was scheduled for the afternoon.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1