Question

Read the excerpt from "George Washington." He realized early that the best strategy was to harass the British. He reported to Congress, "we should on all occasions avoid a general action, or put anything to the risque, unless compelled by a necessity, into which we ought never to be drawn." Ensuing battles saw him fall back slowly, then strike unexpectedly. Finally in 1781 with the aid of French allies—he forced the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Which detail is most relevant to the central idea in this excerpt? Washington gave reports to Congress in which he explained the reasons for his battle strategies. Washington was the commander of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis was one of the commanders of the British army during the Revolutionary War. One Washington battle strategy was to have his troops fall back slowly and then strike the British unexpectedly.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Washington became the commander in chief of the Continental army in 1775, which was fortunate for the country. He was the best choice to lead unprepared troops.

Answer 2

In the given excerpt following detail is the most relevant to the central idea-

• It is an excerpt from the short passage, "George Washington".
• The excerpt is based on how in the year 1781, George Washington forced Cornwallis to surrender with the help of the French allies.
• George Washington was the first president of the U.S.
• But the detail that is most relevant to the excerpt's central idea is that Washington was the Continental Army's chief commander in the Revolutionary War.
• He gave his best in this war and led the unprepared troop of the army with utmost sincerity and responsibility.

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