Informative Writing for Second Graders: A Comprehensive Guide

Question 1

What is the main goal of writing an informative text?

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To provide information

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To entertain the reader

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To argue a point

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To express feelings

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a feature of informative writing?

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Uses strong emotions

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Uses facts and evidence

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Is easy to understand

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Gives background information

Question 3

What is the first step when writing an informative essay?

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Choosing a topic

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Writing the whole essay

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Doing research

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Editing the essay

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that states the main idea of a paper

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A sentence that argues a point

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A sentence that provides evidence

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A sentence that concludes a paper

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What is a transition word?

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A word that links ideas together

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A word that starts a new topic

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A word that makes a point stand out

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A word that ends a paragraph

Question 6

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an informative essay?

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To sum up the main points

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To repeat the thesis statement

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To give new information

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To introduce a new topic

Question 7

In an informative writing, what is the correct order of the parts?

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Topic sentence, supporting details, conclusion

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Conclusion, supporting details, topic sentence

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Supporting details, topic sentence, conclusion

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in informative writing?

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Tell the main idea of the paragraph

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Give interesting details about the topic

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End the paragraph and restate the topic

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of supporting detail in informative writing?

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Opinions

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Facts

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Examples

Question 10

What is the job of a concluding sentence in informative writing?

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Summarize the main points of the paragraph

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Restate the topic sentence

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Call people to do something

Question 11

What makes informative writing good?

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Clear and simple language

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Lots of colorful pictures

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Strong opinions

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a part of an informative writing's structure?

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Call to action

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Introduction

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Body paragraph

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Conclusion

Question 13

What is the main goal of an informative text?

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To provide information

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To entertain the reader

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To persuade the reader

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To express the writer's feelings

Question 14

Which of these would be a suitable topic for an informative text?

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The life cycle of a butterfly

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My favorite TV show

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The best way to make a slime

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Why I love my pet

Question 15

How should an informative text usually end?

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With a summary

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With a call to action

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With a question

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With a joke

Question 16

What should you do if you're not sure whether a fact is accurate?

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Check another source

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Make it up

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Guess

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Ignore it

Question 17

What's the main goal of informative writing?

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Inform and explain a topic clearly

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Tell a story

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Convince someone to do something

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Share your personal thoughts and feelings

Question 18

What's the main goal of an informative text?

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To give information

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To tell a story

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To convince the reader to do something

Question 19

Which of these is not part of an informative writing?

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Characters

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Introduction

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Body paragraphs

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Conclusion

Question 20

Which sentence would be a good starting point for an informative text about animals?

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There are many types of animals on Earth.

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My pet dog's name is Buddy.

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My favorite animal is the giraffe.

Question 21

What's important to remember when writing an informative text?

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Providing clear and correct information

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Using big words

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Writing in your own handwriting

Question 22

What's the difference between an opinion and a fact?

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Facts are based on proof, but opinions are not.

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Opinions are based on proof, but facts are not.

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Opinions and facts are the same thing.

Question 23

Which of these is an example of a fact?

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The sun is a star.

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I think the sky is blue.

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My favorite color is green.

Question 24

What is one purpose of informative writing?

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To share facts about a topic

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To tell a story

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To persuade readers

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To express feelings

Question 25

What is the usual order of the structure of an informative text?

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Introduction, body, conclusion

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Body, introduction, conclusion

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Conclusion, introduction, body

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Introduction, conclusion, body

Question 26

What is the purpose of a conclusion in an informative text?

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To summarize the main points

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To give your opinion

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To ask a question

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To tell a story

Question 27

Which type of evidence is most suitable for an informative text?

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Facts and statistics

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Opinions and beliefs

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Personal experiences

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Imaginative scenarios

Question 28

Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for an informative text about insects?

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Insects are fascinating creatures with unique features.

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I saw a butterfly in my garden yesterday.

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Insects have six legs and two antennae.

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I want to learn more about insects and their habitats.

Question 29

When writing to inform, how can visuals, like diagrams and charts, help make your writing better?

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Explain complex ideas and make your writing easier to understand.

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Make your writing look more attractive.

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Replace all text with only visuals.

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Include visuals that have nothing to do with your writing.

Question 30

When writing informative texts, it's important to avoid certain mistakes. Which of these should we NOT do when writing informative texts?

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Include opinions

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Use clear language

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Organize information clearly

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Check for errors

Question 31

What is the main goal of informative writing?

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To inform readers

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To share a story

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To persuade readers

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To express emotions

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a key part of informative writing?

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Imaginative dialogue

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Introduction

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Body paragraphs

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Conclusion

Question 33

How is an introduction paragraph in informative writing usually structured?

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Hook, background information, thesis statement

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Thesis statement, hook, background information

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Background information, hook, thesis statement

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Thesis statement, background information, hook

Question 34

What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in informative writing?

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To restate the main points

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To introduce new information

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To give the author's opinion

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To entertain the reader

Question 35

Which of these would be a good title for an informative essay about the life cycle of a butterfly?

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Butterflies: From Egg to Adult

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The Colorful World of Butterflies

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The Incredible Journey

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Butterfly Facts

Question 36

When writing informative text, it's important to make sure the information you share is correct. How can you make sure your writing is accurate?

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Check where your information comes from

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Guess the answer

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Make it sound fun and interesting

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Write about what you know

Question 37

Good writing has a clear and logical order. What is the correct order for an informative piece of writing?

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Introduction, Body, Conclusion

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Body, Introduction, Conclusion

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Conclusion, Introduction, Body

Question 38

Informative writing has some distinguishing characteristics. Which of these is something we find in informative writing?

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Provides information and details

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Uses words that make us imagine things

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States the writer's personal feelings

Question 39

When we read an informative text, the first paragraph is important. What is the first paragraph of an informative text called?

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Introduction

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Body paragraph

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Conclusion

Question 40

Every paragraph in an informative text has a main idea. What is the typical function of a topic sentence in an informative text?

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To tell the main idea of the paragraph

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To give reasons to support the main idea

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To end the paragraph with a summary

Question 41

The conclusion of an informative text helps the reader understand the main points. Which of these is an example of a summarizing sentence in a conclusion?

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In the end, this writing shows that...

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The author thinks the idea is important.

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We still need to learn more about this.

Question 42

In informative texts, writers use facts and details for a reason. What is the purpose of using facts and details in an informative text?

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To support the main idea and provide proof

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To make the writing more fun to read

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To only entertain the reader

Question 43

What is the main purpose of informative writing?

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To provide accurate information about a topic

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To entertain readers with a story

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To express the writer's personal feelings and opinions

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To convince readers to agree with a point of view

Question 44

What is the typical structure of an informative text?

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Introduction, body paragraphs (each about one main idea), and conclusion

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Body paragraphs, introduction, and conclusion

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Opinion paragraph, body paragraphs, and conclusion

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Introduction, body paragraphs, and opinion paragraph

Question 45

Which of the following is an important feature of informative writing?

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Facts and details

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Strong opinions

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Personal experiences

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Figurative language

Question 46

What is an effective way to hook readers into an informative text?

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Introduce the topic with a surprising fact or intriguing question

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State the main idea clearly

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Start with a joke

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Tell a personal story

Question 47

Which of the following is not a recommended way to organize information in an informative text?

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Saving the most important information for the middle of the paragraph

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Including headings and subheadings

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Using clear transitions to connect ideas

Question 48

What is a citation?

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A way to give credit to the sources of information used in writing

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A synonym for 'quote'

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A type of punctuation mark

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of bias in informative writing?

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Only presenting one side of an issue or presenting it in a slanted way

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Using formal language

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Using clear transitions to connect ideas

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Providing relevant facts and evidence

Question 50

What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an informative text?

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To summarize the main points and leave a lasting impression

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To provide more evidence to support the main points

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To introduce new information