Informational Writing for 2nd Graders: Master the Basics of Non-Fiction Writing

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a type of informational writing?

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Fairy tale

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Instructions

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Biography

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Science report

Question 2

Which sentence is written more clearly?

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The dog quickly ran across the field.

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The dog was quickly running across the grassy field.

Question 3

When writing an informational text, what should be your top priority?

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Sharing correct information

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Perfect grammar

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Making it fun to read

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Using difficult vocabulary

Question 4

What's the main purpose of writing to inform?

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To share facts

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To tell a story

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To make people laugh

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To sell something

Question 5

When writing an informational text, what is the most important thing to include?

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Facts

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Pictures

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Opinions

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Stories

Question 6

What makes good informational writing?

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Clear and simple language

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Lots of personal stories

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Imaginative and creative language

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Hard-to-understand words

Question 7

Why do we use headings in an informational text?

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To make the text easier to read

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To tell a story

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To show the writer's opinion

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To confuse the reader

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a type of informational text?

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Fairy tale

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Newspaper article

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Textbook chapter

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Biography

Question 9

Where can you find good information for an informational text?

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A website with .gov or .edu in the address

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A friend's blog

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A social media post

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A TV commercial

Question 10

What does the word 'important' mean?

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Significant

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Beautiful

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Funny

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Small

Question 11

What's the main purpose of an informational text?

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To teach you something

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To convince you of something

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To make you laugh

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To scare you

Question 12

An informational text helps you learn more about what?

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A fascinating topic

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An exciting story

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Your deepest feelings

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A magical imaginary world

Question 13

When you write, what do you do first?

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Think about and gather your ideas

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Write the final copy

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Check for mistakes

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Share it with others

Question 14

When writing, what is the correct order of steps to follow?

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Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing

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Drafting, Prewriting, Revising, Editing, Publishing

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Revising, Drafting, Prewriting, Editing, Publishing

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Editing, Prewriting, Revising, Drafting, Publishing

Question 15

What is the main goal of editing your writing?

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To check for mistakes

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To make sure it is neat and organized

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To add even more information

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To take out any unnecessary words

Question 16

Which of these is a good topic for a second grader to write about?

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How a butterfly grows

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The very long history of the United States

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The tiny particles that make up everything

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The bones and organs inside our bodies

Question 17

Why do we read informational texts?

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To learn new things

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To have fun

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To use our imaginations

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a step in the writing process?

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Eating a snack

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Planning

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Drafting

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Revising

Question 19

Which of these is a good transition word for adding a new idea?

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For example

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However

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In summary

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Therefore

Question 20

What is the main purpose of a graphic organizer?

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To help you organize your ideas

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To make your writing look neat

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To impress your teacher

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To waste time

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a type of informational text?

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Poem

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Article

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Biography

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Report

Question 22

What is the first thing you should do after finishing your first draft?

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Revise and edit it

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Turn it in

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Share it with a friend

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Throw it away and start over

Question 23

When writing an informational text, what is the key part you need to include?

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All the important information

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A fun title

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A cool picture

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A list of where you learned the facts

Question 24

What title would be most fitting for a piece of informational writing that teaches us about dogs?

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All About Dogs

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Puppies: The Cutest Creatures

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My Favorite Animals

Question 25

What sets facts apart from opinions?

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Facts can be proven, unlike opinions

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Opinions are more important than facts

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Facts are always negative, while opinions can be positive or negative

Question 26

What's the main reason for writing an informative text?

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To teach and provide information

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To convince people of a certain viewpoint

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To create an entertaining story

Question 27

Informative writing often includes:

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Headings and subheadings

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Colorful pictures

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Made-up characters

Question 28

When writing an informative text, it's essential to:

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Use clear and simple words

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Share personal opinions and experiences

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Use lots of confusing words

Question 29

Which of these is an example of an informative text?

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A book about animals

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A poem about a pet

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A letter to a friend

Question 30

How can we make sure our informative text is correct?

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Research and check different sources

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Just write what we already know

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Add some made-up information to make it interesting

Question 31

What is the main purpose of an informational text?

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To provide information about a topic

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To tell a fictional story

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To express your opinions

Question 32

Why do people write informational texts?

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To teach others

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To make people laugh

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To tell their thoughts

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To change people's minds

Question 33

What is the most important part of an informational text that introduces the main idea?

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The introduction

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The title

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The body

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The conclusion

Question 34

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an informational text?

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To summarize the key points

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To introduce the main idea

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To provide supporting details

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To give the reader an opinion

Question 35

Which word can be used to compare two things?

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Like

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And

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So

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But

Question 36

What punctuation mark should be used at the end of a question?

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Question mark

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Period

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Comma

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Exclamation point

Question 37

Which of the following words means the same as 'big'?

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Large

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Small

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Heavy

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Tiny

Question 38

What is the most important part of an informational text that describes the main topic?

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The main idea

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The supporting details

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The conclusion

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The introduction

Question 39

What is information that supports the main idea in an informational text called?

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A supporting detail

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A fact

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An opinion

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A conclusion

Question 40

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

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My friend and I went to the store.

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I goed to the store.

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Me and my friend went to the store.

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My friend and me went to the store.

Question 41

What is the best way to become a better writer?

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Read and write a lot

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Only write when you have to

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Copy someone else's writing

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Avoid writing about things you don't know much about

Question 42

How can we make informational writing more fun to read?

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Add charts and graphs to show information

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Write sentences that are really long

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Don't include pictures or videos

Question 43

How can you make sure the information you use for your writing is true and correct?

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Check if different websites say the same thing.

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Ask your parents or teachers to check your information.

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Use the first website you find.

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Make up your own information.

Question 44

What is the very first thing to do when writing an informational text?

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Pick a topic

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Write the beginning

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Look for information

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Make a plan

Question 45

What does the introduction of an informational text do?

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Gives background and makes the reader want to read more

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Tells the main points of the text

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Tells the writer's opinion

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Shows how the text is put together

Question 46

What is an outline helpful for in informational writing?

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Keeping the main ideas and details in order

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Adding details and examples to the text

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Writing the final draft

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Checking for mistakes like misspelled words

Question 47

What should you do if you're not sure if information you found while researching is correct?

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Check with other sources

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Use it anyway

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Don't use it

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Make up your own information

Question 48

Which of the following is a type of writing that tells a story?

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Narrative writing

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Informational writing

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Persuasive writing

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Procedural writing

Question 49

What is the main goal of informational writing?

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To give facts and information

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To persuade readers to do something

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To share a story

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To express feelings

Question 50

What is a transition word?

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A word that helps connect ideas

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A word that starts a new paragraph

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A word that ends a sentence

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A word that describes something

Question 51

Which of the following is a strong topic sentence?

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The American Revolution was a significant event.

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Dogs are animals.

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I like pizza.

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There are many different sports.

Question 52

What is the main reason we write informational text?

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To inform readers

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To persuade readers

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To entertain readers

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To explain a process

Question 53

Which makes an informational text easier to read and understand?

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Clear and concise language

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Use of technical jargon

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Lack of supporting details

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Unorganized structure

Question 54

What is the most important sentence in a paragraph?

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The main idea of a paragraph

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The supporting details of a paragraph

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The conclusion of a paragraph

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The title of a text

Question 55

Which example helps explain the main idea of a paragraph?

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A fact or statistic that supports the main idea

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The main topic of the text

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An opinion about the topic

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A personal anecdote

Question 56

Why do writers include tables or charts in informational texts?

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To show data in an easy-to-read way

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To summarize the main points of the text

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To introduce the topic of the text

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To entertain readers

Question 57

After writing an informational text, what is the next step?

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Checking for errors

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Brainstorming ideas

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Writing the first draft

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Publishing the final text

Question 58

How can you tell the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is based on evidence, while an opinion is not.

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An opinion is a statement, while a fact is a question.

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A fact is always true, while an opinion can be wrong.

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An opinion is personal, while a fact is universal.

Question 59

What is the job of the title in an informational text?

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To explain what the text is about

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To get your attention

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To summarize the main points of the text

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To introduce the author of the text

Question 60

What's the main goal of writing that teaches us about a topic?

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To share information

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To make us laugh

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To tell a made-up story

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To make us feel sad

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a sign of good writing that teaches about a topic?

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It says what the writer thinks.

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It's easy to understand.

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It's well-organized.

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It's interesting to read.

Question 62

What's the very first thing you should do when writing about a topic to teach others?

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Think about what you know.

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Write the whole thing.

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Look for more information.

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Check for mistakes.

Question 63

Which type of writing structure is most often used to teach about a topic?

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Explaining something

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Telling a story

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Arguing about something

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Describing something

Question 64

What do we call the list of sources we used to learn about a topic?

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A list of sources

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A summary

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A table of contents

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An index