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read the passage.
the boston terrier breed of dogs has an interesting history that begins, of course, in boston. it is believed that boston terriers can be traced back to a dog named “judge” who was sold to a man living in boston named hooper in 1870. hooper’s “judge” was the first dog to have all the characteristics of the boston terrier. appropriately, he is considered the ancestor of almost all true modern boston terriers.
which sentence from the passage contains a supporting detail that answers the question, when did this take place?
it is believed that boston terriers can be traced back to a dog named “judge” who was sold to a man living in boston named hooper in 1870.
the boston terrier breed of dogs has an interesting history that begins, of course, in boston.
hooper’s “judge” was the first dog to have all the characteristics of the boston terrier.
appropriately, he is considered the ancestor of almost all true modern boston terriers.
17.
the underlined words in the following passage are supporting details. what question do these supporting details answer?
the spanish club is holding its annual bake sale. club members will meet in the gym at 11: 30 a. m. to start the sale. each item is only $1!
who is involved?
when is it happening?
what is happening?
where is it happening?
18. are pieces of information that support the main idea.
summaries
supporting details
questions
thesis statements
19.
the underlined words in the following passage are supporting details. what question do these supporting details answer?
dear tony,
colleen’s wedding will begin at noon at 455 w. chestnut drive. there will be a reception after the ceremony, and of course everyone is invited. it is going to be so much fun!
since francis is not feeling well, i will have to meet you there after work. by the way, i picked up the gift yesterday. don’t forget to pick up your suit from the dry cleaners!
see you soon,
carly
when is it happening?
where is it happening?
what is happening?
who is involved?
20.
read the passage.
benjamin franklin’s legacy
benjamin franklin was a man of vision. he was an inventor who created bifocals, a new kind of eyeglasses that people still wear to see better. benjamin franklin was also concerned about public welfare. he established the united states postal service and the first city hospital in america. in philadelphia, he organized the police department, the fire department, the public library, and a university. he also write the declaration of independence and the constitution. today, millions of people benefit from the ideas that benjamin franklin had more than two hundred years ago.
what is the main idea of this paragraph?
benjamin franklin did lots to the people of philadelphia.
benjamin franklin’s ideas still affect the lives of people today.
benjamin franklin was a great politician.
benjamin franklin was a great inventor.