Reading Nonfiction: Master the Art of Analyzing Informative Texts

Question 1

In persuasive nonfiction essays, authors often use techniques to convince readers. Which technique is most likely found in an essay about recycling's importance?

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Using facts and numbers to support claims

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Sharing personal stories to connect with readers

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Asking questions to make readers think

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Using humor to make the argument more fun

Question 2

Which text type compares and contrasts different energy sources?

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A text comparing solar and wind energy

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A text explaining how to build a solar panel

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A text detailing the history of renewable energy

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A text discussing the environmental impact of energy sources

Question 3

In a persuasive essay, which technique is an example of an emotional appeal?

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Describing the beauty and wonder of the natural world and how it would be diminished without endangered species.

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Using statistics to show the decline in endangered species populations.

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Explaining the economic benefits of protecting endangered species.

Question 4

Which of these is a nonfiction text?

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A news article about an election

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A story about a boy's adventure

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A poem about nature

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an expository nonfiction text?

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Provide information about a topic

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Entertain the reader with a made-up story

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Convince the reader to agree with a certain opinion

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Share the author's personal thoughts and experiences

Question 6

In a nonfiction text about Abraham Lincoln, which detail provides support for the main idea?

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Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky.

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Lincoln was a skilled wrestler.

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Lincoln is considered one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history.

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Lincoln had a long beard.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT important for good nonfiction writing?

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Adding made-up stories

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Clear and precise language

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Accurate and trustworthy information

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Organizing ideas around a main topic

Question 8

What's the main purpose of an author writing a persuasive nonfiction text?

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To convince readers to agree with their opinion

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To share facts and information without bias

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To present both sides of an argument without taking a clear position

Question 9

What is a key feature of effective nonfiction writing?

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Precise and clear language

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Overstated claims

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Emotional arguments

Question 10

What's the author's main purpose in a persuasive nonfiction text?

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Make you think or do something

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Teach you about a topic

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Tell a fun story

Question 11

Which type of nonfiction text aims to explain or provide information about a topic?

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Expository Text

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Narrative Text

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Argumentative Text

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Reflective Text

Question 12

Which characteristic is a key feature of an expository nonfiction text?

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Provides a clear and objective explanation of a topic

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Uses strong emotional language to persuade the reader

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Gives instructions on how to complete a task

Question 13

What's the main goal of a nonfiction text that tries to persuade you?

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To make you believe something

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To teach you something

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To show you different sides of an issue

Question 14

In nonfiction texts, what is the main idea?

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The most important message

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A made-up story

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The author's opinion

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The text's structure

Question 15

To find the main idea of a nonfiction text, what's the best strategy?

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Identify the text's topic and then find sentences that support it.

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Read only the first and last paragraphs.

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Quickly read the text and choose the sentence that seems most important.

Question 16

Which example shows how a nonfiction text is usually organized?

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Instructions for baking a cake

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A story with a beginning, middle, and end

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A poem sharing a poet's feelings

Question 17

What is a defining feature of a persuasive text?

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Uses persuasive language to influence the reader

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Provides factual information

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Presents both sides of an argument

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of expository nonfiction texts?

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Uses persuasive language

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Provides factual information

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Has a clear structure

Question 19

When an author writes a nonfiction text, what is their main goal?

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To inform the reader about a topic

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To persuade the reader to share their opinion

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To entertain the reader with a story

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To guide the reader through a process

Question 20

To find the main idea of a nonfiction text, which parts should you read?

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Title, first paragraph, and last paragraph

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First sentence of each paragraph

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First and last sentences of the text

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Entire text carefully

Question 21

In a nonfiction text, what is a supporting detail?

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A fact or quote that supports the main idea

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The main idea of the text

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The author's opinion about the topic

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A question that the author asks the reader

Question 22

What is the main idea of the passage about the American Revolution?

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The American Revolution was a war between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America.

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxes.

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The Treaty of Paris recognized the independence of the United States.

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The American Revolution lasted for eight years.

Question 23

When authors write nonfiction texts, which of the following is NOT a common purpose they have?

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To tell a fictional story

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To inform readers about a topic

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To convince readers to take action

Question 24

To find the main idea of a nonfiction text, what should you do?

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Identify the topic and find the sentence that best summarizes it.

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Read only the first and last paragraphs.

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Read the supporting details and guess the main idea.

Question 25

To find the main idea of a nonfiction text, what should you do?

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Read the entire text and identify the idea that is repeated or discussed most frequently

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Read the first and last paragraphs

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Locate the topic sentence in the first paragraph

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Review the headings and subheadings

Question 26

What's the best way to find the main idea of a nonfiction text?

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Find the topic sentence.

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Read the first sentence of each paragraph.

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Read the last sentence of the text.

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Rely on the title and subtitles only.

Question 27

To find the main idea of a nonfiction text, what should you do?

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Read the entire text and find the sentences that directly state or hint at the main idea.

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Read only the first paragraph.

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Read only the last paragraph.

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Just guess what the main idea might be.

Question 28

Which of the following is **not** a typical characteristic of persuasive nonfiction texts?

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The presentation of only one side of an argument

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The use of persuasive language to convince the reader

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The use of facts and data to support claims

Question 29

To identify the main idea of a nonfiction text, it's best to:

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Read the entire text and find the most important points.

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Read only the first sentence of each paragraph.

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Locate the topic sentence in each paragraph.

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Highlight all the unfamiliar words.

Question 30

A persuasive text aims to:

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Convince the reader to agree with a viewpoint.

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Inform the reader about a topic.

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Explain a concept to the reader.

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Entertain the reader with a story.

Question 31

In a nonfiction text, a supporting detail is:

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A fact or statistic that supports the main idea.

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The main idea of the text.

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An opinion that contradicts the main idea.

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A personal story that illustrates the main idea.

Question 32

What is the primary goal of an expository text?

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To inform readers about a topic

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To persuade readers to believe a point of view

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To amuse readers with a story

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To encourage readers to take a particular action

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of persuasive texts?

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Objective and unbiased language

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A clearly stated argument

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Evidence to support claims

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A call to action

Question 34

How can you differentiate between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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A main idea is the general message, while a supporting detail provides evidence

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A main idea is more specific than a supporting detail

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A supporting detail is more important than a main idea

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A supporting detail is the first sentence of a paragraph, while a main idea is the last sentence

Question 35

Which of these words often indicates a supporting detail?

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Because

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However

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Therefore

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Finally

Question 36

What is the likely purpose of an author writing a nonfiction text about the history of the United States?

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To provide information about important events that shaped the nation

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To entertain readers with a fictional story

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To persuade readers to vote for a particular candidate

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To encourage readers to explore American culture in depth

Question 37

What is the main idea of this passage: 'The American Revolution was a conflict between Great Britain and the American colonists. The colonists gained their independence in 1783.'

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The American Revolution was a war fought between Great Britain and the American colonists

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The colonists won their independence in the year 1783

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The American Revolution was a prolonged and brutal war

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The American Revolution was fought for multiple reasons

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of supporting detail?

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Opinion

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Fact

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Example

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Explanation

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonfiction text?

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Narrative

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Informational

Question 40

What is the main idea of a nonfiction text?

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The most important point the author is trying to make

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The author's opinion on a topic

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A summary of the text

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A list of facts about a topic

Question 41

What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive nonfiction text?

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To convince

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To inform

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To entertain

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To explain

Question 42

Which of the following is a characteristic of informational nonfiction texts?

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They present facts and data

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They use vivid language to entertain

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They express the author's personal opinions

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They tell a story

Question 43

What is the best way to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a nonfiction text?

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Use a dictionary

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Guess based on the context

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Ask a teacher

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Skip it and move on

Question 44

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot

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An opinion is based on evidence, while a fact is not

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A fact is subjective, while an opinion is objective

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion

Question 45

What is the best way to improve your comprehension of nonfiction texts?

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Read actively, engage with the text, and reflect on your understanding

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Read quickly and try to finish as soon as possible

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Rely solely on the teacher's explanations

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Avoid reading nonfiction texts altogether

Question 46

When you read a nonfiction text, what is the main reason you're reading it?

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To learn about something and understand it better

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To be entertained by a story

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To be persuaded to think the same way as the author

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To know more about the author's feelings

Question 47

What is NOT a characteristic of a persuasive text?

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It presents both sides of an argument

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It uses clear and easy-to-understand language

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It gives examples to back up the author's claims

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It tries to make the reader feel a certain way

Question 48

If you're reading a text that compares and contrasts different ideas, what is the text structure called?

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution

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Chronological

Question 49

In a nonfiction text, what is the purpose of a supporting detail?

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To give proof for the main idea

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To tell you what the text is about

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To sum up the text

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To share the author's thoughts

Question 50

Which of these words tells you that something happened because of something else?

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Therefore

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But

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For example

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And

Question 51

What is the main idea of an expository text?

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To provide information and facts about a topic

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To tell a story

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To persuade readers to think or act a certain way

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To use figurative language to create a vivid image in the reader's mind

Question 52

What is the main goal of a persuasive text?

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To convince readers to believe or do something

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To inform readers about a topic

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To entertain readers with a story

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To teach readers a new skill

Question 53

What is the main message of the following passage: 'Recycling is important because it helps reduce pollution, save energy, and conserve natural resources.'?

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The importance of recycling

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The different types of recycling

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How to recycle properly

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The history of recycling

Question 54

What is the author's purpose in the following passage: 'Recycling is a great way to help the environment. It reduces pollution, saves energy, and conserves natural resources.'?

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To inform readers about the benefits of recycling

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To persuade readers to start recycling

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To entertain readers with a story about recycling

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To teach readers how to recycle properly

Question 55

What is the tone of the following passage: 'Recycling is a great way to help the environment. Everyone should do their part to recycle.'?

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Persuasive

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Informative

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Humorous

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Sarcastic

Question 56

What is a defining characteristic of an expository nonfiction text?

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Facts and information presented clearly and objectively

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A detailed account of a historical event

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A persuasive argument supported by evidence

Question 57

In nonfiction articles, which text structure is often used to present a problem and then offer potential solutions?

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Problem and Solution

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Compare and Contrast

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Cause and Effect

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Sequential

Question 58

What is NOT a purpose for writing a nonfiction text?

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To entertain

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To provide information

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To persuade readers

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To explain a process

Question 59

Which type of text is NOT nonfiction?

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Fiction

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Informational

Question 60

What is the main purpose of an expository text?

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Explain a topic clearly and accurately

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Persuade the reader to agree with the author

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Entertain the reader with a story

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Provide instructions on how to do something

Question 61

Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that supports the main idea

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The main idea of the text

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The author's opinion on the topic

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The conclusion of the text

Question 62

What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

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Convince the reader to agree with their opinion

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Explain a topic

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Entertain the reader

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Provide instructions

Question 63

Which of the following is a characteristic of an informational text?

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Presents facts and information without persuasion

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Uses persuasive language to convince the reader

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Tells a story to entertain the reader

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Gives instructions on how to do something

Question 64

How can you tell the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the most important point, while supporting details provide evidence.

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The supporting details are more important than the main idea.

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The main idea and supporting details are the same thing.

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There is no difference between a main idea and a supporting detail.