Final answer:
Option B, 'Three categories of people were detained on Ellis Island,' is not a minor supporting detail mentioned within the provided excerpts about the Ellis Island immigration process, making it the correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which of the following is not a minor supporting detail in the passage “Ellis Island”. The passage describes the inspection process for immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island, including medical and legal exams. Here is a breakdown of the options provided:
- A. Most Ellis Island immigrants were kept for three to five hours - This is mentioned as part of the inspection process duration for immigrants in good health, which implies it is a supporting detail.
- B. Three categories of people were detained on Ellis Island - This statement does not appear in the provided excerpts, making it the likely answer as it is not a mentioned detail.
- C. Doctors looked for trachoma, a highly contagious eye infection - This specific medical exam is mentioned as a part of the medical inspections immigrants underwent, making it a supporting detail.
- D. Legal exams were to ensure immigrants could support themselves - The importance of legal exams, including questions about employment, is emphasized in the passage, indicating it as a supporting detail.
Based on the given excerpts, option B does not seem to be a detail mentioned, therefore it is not a minor supporting detail in the passage about Ellis Island.