Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0
Exam: TSIA2 Reading and Writing Practice Test 1

Practice Question

Which of the following sentences contains irrelevant information and should be deleted from paragraph 17?

Answer Choices

  • A: Sentence 1
  • B: Sentence 2
  • C: Sentence 3
  • D: Sentence 4

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Sentence 3' because, without specific context, sentence 3 is typically the least relevant in a concluding paragraph, often containing tangential details. Sentences 1, 2, and 4 likely summarize or reinforce the main argument.

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