Identifying Relevant Details Quiz

Which sentence is relevant to the topic sentence: "My favorite hobby is playing soccer"?

• I like to eat pizza on Fridays.

• I practice kicking the ball with my friends after school.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which detail supports the topic sentence: "Dogs are great pets for families"?

• Dolphins are very intelligent animals that live in the ocean.

• They are loyal and enjoy spending time with people.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which sentence is NOT relevant to the topic sentence: "Reading every day can make you a better writer"?

• Books show us new words and sentence structures.

• The library down the street has a playground.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Which detail is relevant to the topic sentence: "Fall is my favorite season"?

• The leaves turn beautiful colors in October.

• I need to sharpen my pencil before class.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

Which sentence supports the topic sentence: "Healthy snacks give you energy for learning"?

• Apples and nuts are full of nutrients.

• I got new shoes for my birthday.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

Read the topic sentence: "My favorite hobby is playing soccer." Which of the following sentences would be a relevant detail to add?

• I scored a goal during our last game.

• My sister likes to draw pictures.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

If the topic sentence is "Dogs are great pets for families," which sentence would NOT be a relevant detail?

• Dogs need to be walked every day.

• Some birds can talk and sing.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Given the topic sentence "Reading every day can make you a better writer," which of these sentences best explains why?

• Reading helps you learn new words and how to use them.

• Reading is something people do at the library.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Imagine you are writing about "Fall is my favorite season." Which of these sentences would be the most relevant to include, and why?

• The weather gets cooler and people wear sweaters.

• My friend has a pet turtle.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

You are writing a paragraph with the topic sentence "Healthy snacks give you energy for learning." Which detail would best support your topic, and explain your choice?

• Eating fruit can help you stay focused during class.

• My backpack is blue.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1