Identifying Sentences that Don't Belong

What is the primary purpose of every sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the discussion

• To introduce new topics

• To support the topic sentence

• To provide a random fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which celestial body is not relevant when finding north using stars?

• The Moon

• Polaris

• Planets

• The Big Dipper

What is the shape of the Big Dipper constellation?

• A circle

• A triangle

• A square

• A ladle

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is the function of the two stars at the end of the Big Dipper?

• They point to the south

• They point to Polaris, the North Star

• They are just decorative

• They represent famous astronauts

Why do some horses wear horseshoes?

• To run faster

• To protect their hooves

• To make noise while walking

• To look fashionable

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

Which sentence about humans was irrelevant in the discussion about horseshoes for horses?

• Humans also wear shoes for protection

• Humans watch horses in races

• Humans need horseshoes

• Humans train horses

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

Why is it inappropriate to discuss humans in a paragraph about horseshoes for horses?

• Because it shifts the focus from the main topic

• Because humans do not wear horseshoes

• Because it is scientifically inaccurate

• Because it makes the paragraph too long

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the Hollywood Walk of Fame known for?

• Frequent celebrity performances

• Its proximity to the beach

• Star-shaped tiles honoring performers

• Its large sidewalks

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which unrelated tourist attraction was mentioned in the paragraph about the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

• The Metropolitan Museum

• Universal Studios

• The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

• Disneyland

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What does the design on the tiles at the Hollywood Walk of Fame indicate?

• The celebrity's favorite color

• The type of performance the celebrity is known for

• The celebrity's birthdate

• The number of awards the celebrity has won

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2