Students will be able to find irrelevant content about the descriptions of the people in a text.
Friendship · Friendship
Read the paragraph.
(1) My friend Tuna is one of the most cheerful people I know. (2) He is tall, has short dark hair and always has a big smile on his face. (3) He makes jokes even on difficult days, so everyone feels better when he is around. (4) The school canteen sells delicious sandwiches. (5) Because he is so friendly and patient, younger students often ask him for help.
Which sentence is irrelevant to the paragraph?
Explain why this sentence is irrelevant.
Read the two paragraphs.
Paragraph A
(1) Melis is the kind of person who never gives up. (2) When she failed her first driving test, she studied harder and passed the second time. (3) Driving tests in many countries include a written exam and a practical exam. (4) Her determination inspires everyone around her.
Paragraph B
(1) My neighbour Mr Sezer is in his seventies, but he looks much younger. (2) He walks five kilometres every morning and is always full of energy. (3) He is also very generous; he shares the vegetables from his garden with everyone on our street. (4) My sister wants to become a vet when she grows up. (5) Thanks to his kindness, our street feels like a big family.
Find the irrelevant sentence in each paragraph.
Explain why each sentence is irrelevant.
Write a relevant sentence to replace the irrelevant sentence in Paragraph B.
Read the paragraph.
(1) Everyone who meets my cousin Nehir says she must be an artist, and they are right. (2) She has long curly hair, which she usually ties up with colourful scarves that she paints herself. (3) She is so creative that she can turn an old box into a beautiful lamp. (4) Recycling has become very popular in recent years. (5) Although she seems quiet at first, she is actually very talkative once she gets to know you. (6) Her favourite place is a small café near the museum, where she sketches people for hours. (7) The museum was built in the nineteenth century. (8) Nehir's creativity and warmth make her a true friend.
There are two irrelevant sentences in the paragraph. Find them.
Explain why each of these sentences is irrelevant.
A student says, "Sentence 6 is also irrelevant because it is about a café." Do you agree? Explain your answer.
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