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Writing an Informative Essay about Heroic Qualities

Question 10 • 2026 Summer School English Language Arts 7 (Credit Recovery)

Carlos is revising his essay about long-distance bird migration. He wants to add more details. What detail would be most effective?

Answer
A
Many types of birds can fly a really long way on air currents.
B
Sometimes in fall you may see geese migrating south.
C
One species of bird called the Manx shearwater migrates 8,700 miles.
D
Everyone loves seeing birds migrate in the spring and fall.

Explanation

The most effective detail gives a specific example and a precise distance related to long-distance migration. Choice C says that the Manx shearwater migrates 8,700 miles, which directly adds concrete information. The other choices are broad, vague, or express an opinion rather than giving a useful detail.

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