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Correct Answer: sentence 4
to address the question "which numbered sentence is least relevant to the passage?" we must assess the relevance of each sentence to the passage's main topic, which focuses on the early life of columbus leading up to his marriage. the passage's goal is to provide essential information about columbus's early years, omitting extraneous details that do not contribute to the understanding of his developmental period or key life events up to that point.
in this context, sentence 4 states that columbus was born in pavia and goes further to mention that pavia is the capital of its province. to determine the relevance of this additional information, we need to consider whether knowing pavia is the provincial capital adds any significant value or insight into columbus's early life or character. the critical point here is that the passage aims to narrate columbus's early experiences and influences, which are crucial in shaping his later exploratory endeavors.
the mention that pavia is the capital of its province does not enhance the understanding of columbus's character, nor does it influence the narrative of his early life experiences directly. instead, this detail appears to be more of a geographical or administrative fact that, while interesting, does not contribute to a deeper understanding of columbus's personal history or the factors influencing his early development.
thus, sentence 4 is the least relevant because it contains information about pavia’s status as a capital, which is superfluous in the context of columbus's personal and developmental history. this detail does not impact the reader's understanding of columbus's early life, motivations, or the formative experiences that led to his later achievements. the main narrative remains intact and unaffected whether or not the reader knows pavia's administrative importance, thereby making this sentence the least relevant to the overall passage's purpose.
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