What Sentence Does Not Support the Main Idea

An Eagle Scout is a Scout with the highest ranking in the Boy Scouts of America. Since the award of Eagle Scout was introduced in 1911, the rank has been earned by over one million young men. Requirements for the title include earning merit badges and demonstrating service and leadership. This includes an extensive project that the Scout plans, organizes, and leads. The Girl Scouts give an equivalent badge, but it doesn’t require as much time or effort. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• Since the award of Eagle Scout was introduced in 1911, the rank has been earned by over one million young men

• Requirements for the title include earning merit badges and demonstrating service and leadership.

• This includes an extensive project that the Scout plans, organizes, and leads.

• The Girl Scouts give an equivalent badge, but it doesn’t require as much time or effort.

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Captain Marvel is a fictional comic book superhero published by DC Comics. The character of Captain Marvel was created in 1939 by artist C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, and is the alter ego of a news reporter, Billy Batson. Hopefully, they will make a movie with Captain Marvel very soon. Whenever Billy says “Shazam,” he is instantly struck by magic and is transformed into the superhero Captain Marvel, with the abilities of six different mythical figures. Which sentence does not support the main idea?

• Captain Marvel is a fictional comic book superhero published by DC Comics

• The character of Captain Marvel was created in 1939 by artist C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, and is the alter ego of a news reporter, Billy Batson.

• Hopefully, they will make a movie with Captain Marvel very soon.

• Whenever Billy says “Shazam,” he is instantly struck by magic and is transformed into the superhero Captain Marvel, with the abilities of six different mythical figures.

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The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous structures in the world. It was built to protect Chinese states and empires from invasions. The wall stretches over 13,000 miles and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Many tourists visit the Great Wall every year to admire its historical significance and architectural beauty. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous structures in the world.

• It was built to protect Chinese states and empires from invasions.

• The wall stretches over 13,000 miles and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Many tourists visit the Great Wall every year to admire its historical significance and architectural beauty.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll. It involves the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. This process is crucial for the survival of most life forms on Earth. Some plants can also reproduce through a process called vegetative propagation. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

• It involves the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

• This process is crucial for the survival of most life forms on Earth.

• Some plants can also reproduce through a process called vegetative propagation.

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The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the 'lungs of the planet' because it produces a significant amount of the world's oxygen. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife and plant species. The Amazon River, which flows through the rainforest, is the second longest river in the world. Deforestation in the Amazon has become a major environmental concern. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the 'lungs of the planet' because it produces a significant amount of the world's oxygen.

• It is home to a diverse range of wildlife and plant species.

• The Amazon River, which flows through the rainforest, is the second longest river in the world.

• Deforestation in the Amazon has become a major environmental concern.

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William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He wrote numerous plays and sonnets that are still studied and performed today. Shakespeare's works have been translated into every major living language. The Globe Theatre, where many of his plays were performed, was rebuilt in 1997. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language.

• He wrote numerous plays and sonnets that are still studied and performed today.

• Shakespeare's works have been translated into every major living language.

• The Globe Theatre, where many of his plays were performed, was rebuilt in 1997.

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The process of evaporation is a key part of the water cycle. It involves the transformation of water from a liquid to a gas. This process is driven by the heat of the sun. Some animals, like camels, can survive long periods without water. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• The process of evaporation is a key part of the water cycle.

• It involves the transformation of water from a liquid to a gas.

• This process is driven by the heat of the sun.

• Some animals, like camels, can survive long periods without water.

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The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. It allows people to connect with others across the globe instantly. Many businesses have shifted to online platforms to reach a wider audience. Some people prefer reading books in print rather than online. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• The internet has revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.

• It allows people to connect with others across the globe instantly.

• Many businesses have shifted to online platforms to reach a wider audience.

• Some people prefer reading books in print rather than online.

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The human brain is an incredibly complex organ responsible for controlling all bodily functions. It processes information from the senses and coordinates movement. The brain is divided into several regions, each with specific functions. Some people enjoy solving puzzles and playing brain games. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• The human brain is an incredibly complex organ responsible for controlling all bodily functions.

• It processes information from the senses and coordinates movement.

• The brain is divided into several regions, each with specific functions.

• Some people enjoy solving puzzles and playing brain games.

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Climate change is a pressing global issue that affects weather patterns and sea levels. It is primarily caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Many countries are working together to reduce carbon emissions. Some people enjoy skiing in the winter months. Which sentence does NOT support the main idea?

• Climate change is a pressing global issue that affects weather patterns and sea levels.

• It is primarily caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• Many countries are working together to reduce carbon emissions.

• Some people enjoy skiing in the winter months.

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