Finding Irrelevant Sentences in Paragraphs

Identify the Irrelevant sentence in the passage.

(I) Our bodies are made from the foods that we eat (II) All foods consist of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, trace nutrients, and non-digestible components, such as fibre. (III) A varied diet with the right proportion of nutrients is the foundation of good health. (IV) Low levels of minerals or vitamins can cause diseases such as anaemia, goitre, pellagra, rickets, scurvy, and mental retardation. (V) The proportion and quantity of the foods that we eat determine whether we will be healthy or develop nutritional diseases.

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Identify the irrelevant sentence of the passage.

(I) There is an old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away and helps losing weight." (II) In fact, studies have shown that a number of components in apples help the body to fight many diseases. (III) Apples are also a source of dietary fiber which helps digestion and promotes weight loss. (IV) Blackberries and apples are a traditional duo for pies. (V) Unlike other snacks such as biscuits, raw apples contain almost zero fat and cholesterol.

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Identify the irrelevant sentence.

(I) The best way to lose body fat weight is through diet. (II) Many people believe that exercise is a good way to lose weight. (III) This is not so. (IV) Fifteen minutes of moderately vigorous exercise will only burn approximately 100 calories. (V) You need 10 hours of moderate exercise to burn the calories equivalent to one pound of fat, but you cannot selectively burn only fat.

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Irrelevant sentence may look like a supporting sentence.

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Sentences that connects the main idea is irrelevant sentences.

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When to remove a sentence in the passage? EXCEPT.

• If its not related to the topic

• If it gives examples about the topic.

• If its a random statements of topic

• If does not give analysis about the topic.

Sentence tells the opposite about the topic is Irrelevant Sentence.

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It is a sentence that does not support the main idea of the passage.

What should the reader identify first in order to eliminate the irrelevant sentence?

(I) The term socialization of dogs is used to describe how a dog learns to relate to people and other dogs. (II) This process begins even before the puppy's eyes are open. (III) Once the dog starts biting, it is very difficult to overcome. (IV) For most puppies, a mother who interacts well with humans is the best teacher. (V) Therefore most experts today recommend leaving puppies with their mothers until at least 8 to 10 weeks of age.

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