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© 2013 Core Knowledge FoundationUnit 6^191Identify Topic and Irrelevant Sentences
Read all of the sentences in each set. One of the sentences in each set is
a topic sentence; underline that sentence. Most of the other sentences
in the set are supporting details for the topic sentence. But there is one
sentence in each set that does not belong because it does not stay on the
topic. Cross out this sentence.
Set 1:
If you are interested in art, there are many art museums that you can
visit.
If you like going to shows, you can choose from many different
dramas and plays.
New York City is a wonderful place to visit.
There are also many different kinds of restaurants, so you can find
just about anything you want to eat.
Valentine’s Day is in February.
Set 2:
You must be sure to give a dog food and clean water each day.
Taking care of a dog as a pet is a big responsibility.
Birds make their nests in the spring.
You also need to walk a dog or let him outside at least three times a
day.
It is important that a dog has a comfortable, dry place to sleep.