Asked by Jatinderpal Singh on Jun 13, 2024

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In each of the following plans, one detail has nothing to do with the topic sentence; it is merely a bit of irrelevant information. Select the letter of the irrelevant detail. The old house had obviously been abandoned long ago.

A) yard choked with tall grass and weeds
B) oak tree with a tire swing
C) rusted iron gate
D) peeling white paint
E) several broken windows
F) spider webs on the front porch

Rusted Iron Gate

A metal barrier or entrance that has undergone oxidation, showing signs of wear, corrosion, and a reddish-brown discoloration.

Tire Swing

A type of swing made by hanging a recycled tire from a tree branch or a frame, popular in playgrounds and backyards.

Peeling White Paint

The condition where white paint on surfaces starts to chip and come off, often due to aging, weather, or poor adhesion.

  • Identify irrelevant details in relation to a given topic sentence.
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Pawandeep BhullarJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
While the oak tree with a tire swing is a detail about the surroundings of the old house, it does not provide any relevance to the fact that the house has been abandoned for a long time.