IXL | Identify supporting details in informational texts

The following passage is about the Trans-Siberian Railway, a long railway that crosses Russia. Select the best evidence to support the statement that the train has fewer tourists in the winter than the summer.

Whether you make it all the way across the country, or just a short distance, a trip on the trans-Siberian train is one of the most exciting things to do in Russia and a wonderful way to reach the least explored places.. . .

You can have a great experience at any time of the year. Most travelers go in the summer to see the flowering nature and easily explore the towns along the way. However, winter offers its own adventure, with . . . magnificent views of endless white. In winter, the trains are warm.

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Select the best evidence to support the statement that bulgur has been a food for a long time.

Bulgur is simply wheat that has been steamed whole, dried and then cracked. Since it is essentially pre-cooked it is easy to use; it needs no cooking, just soaking time. Bulgur is made from hard red wheat, and from soft white wheat for a slightly lighter taste and texture.. . .The process for making bulgur goes back to at least 4,000 years ago, when it was created in areas around the Middle East. After steaming, the grain was spread in the sun to dry, making it a food that traveled very well and was easy to prepare anywhere water was found.

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When making claims or other arguable statements in your writing, you should support them with specific details, like facts or quotations. These details are sometimes called supporting evidence.

For example, when writing an essay about the history of the English language, you might support a claim by using a specific fact from a research study:

Claim: Although English is a Germanic language, it has been heavily influenced by Latin.

Supporting Evidence: "A 1973 study showed that almost 30% of English words come from Latin."

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The text in bold best supports the statement that bulgur has been a food for a long time.

Bulgur is simply wheat that has been steamed whole, dried and then cracked. Since it is essentially pre-cooked it is easy to use; it needs no cooking, just soaking time. Bulgur is made from hard red wheat, and from soft white wheat for a slightly lighter taste and texture. . . .The process for making bulgur goes back to at least 4,000 years ago, when it was created in areas around the Middle East. After steaming, the grain was spread in the sun to dry, making it a food that traveled very well and was easy to prepare anywhere water was found.

According to the passage, people have been making bulgur for "at least 4,000 years."

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