Reading Nonfiction: Enhance Your Understanding of Informational Texts

Question 1

What is the best strategy to find the main idea of an informational text?

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Read the title, first sentence of each paragraph, and last sentence of the text.

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Read only the first paragraph.

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Read the text and guess what the main idea might be.

Question 2

What is the main idea of the text you read about the life cycle of a butterfly?

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Butterflies go through four stages in their life cycle.

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Butterflies can fly because they are born with wings.

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Butterflies are the only insects that can fly.

Question 3

What does the word "deforestation" mean?

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Removing trees from an area

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Planting trees in an area

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Protecting trees from being cut down

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Studying trees and their environment

Question 4

How does the author's use of vivid imagery help you better understand the topic?

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It helps you visualize and connect with the topic.

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It makes the topic more interesting to read about.

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It helps you remember the main points better.

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It adds details that take away from the main ideas.

Question 5

What type of writing shares information and explains a subject?

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Expository Writing

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Persuasive Writing

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Narrative Writing

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Descriptive Writing

Question 6

Based on the information in the paragraph, what is a possible conclusion about the impact of deforestation on the Amazon rainforest?

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Deforestation is causing the Amazon rainforest to lose its variety of plants and animals.

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Deforestation has no significant impact on the Amazon rainforest.

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Deforestation only affects the indigenous tribes living in the rainforest.

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Deforestation is not a major concern for the people living in the Amazon rainforest.

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a text feature that helps readers understand informational text?

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Photograph

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Table of Contents

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Glossary

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Caption

Question 8

How can you tell if you can trust the information in a text?

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Check if the author is an expert on the topic.

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Find out if other experts have reviewed the text.

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Look for pictures in the text.

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See if the text is easy to read.

Question 9

Sarah is researching the impact of screen time on children's development. She has found two articles with different opinions. How can Sarah use these articles to form her own opinion?

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Read both articles and find the main idea and supporting details in each one.

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Only read the article that supports her initial beliefs.

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Ask her parents which article is more reliable.

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Read the articles and decide which one she likes better.

Question 10

When reading about different cultures, why is it important to consider the author's cultural background?

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It helps us understand different viewpoints and avoid misunderstandings.

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We can ignore the cultural context of the text.

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We can assume the author's cultural perspective is the same as our own.

Question 11

When you work with your classmates to understand an informational text, which of these is NOT a benefit?

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Only thinking about your own ideas.

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Getting different ideas from your classmates.

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Learning to think more carefully about the text.

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Enjoying learning more.

Question 12

When you're reading something, how can you tell if the writer knows what they're talking about?

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By seeing if they list the sources they got their information from.

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By checking if they have a fancy title.

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By reading really fast to get the main idea.

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By asking a friend if they think the writer is smart.

Question 13

When you read a text that is organized in chronological order, how does that help you understand the information?

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It shows you the order in which events happened.

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It helps you compare different ideas.

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It tells you the main idea of the text.

Question 14

You read an article about endangered animals. How can you use what you learned to help protect them?

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Tell others what you learned.

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Write to someone who can make a difference, like a government official.

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Close your eyes and pretend you don't know anything about them.

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Throw away all your plastic bottles.

Question 15

How can visual aids like diagrams or graphs help you better understand informational texts?

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Break down complex information into smaller parts

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Provide a different view of the information

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Make boring topics more interesting

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Are not helpful for understanding informational texts

Question 16

Which of these words means the same as 'essential' in the text?

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Important

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Unimportant

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Optional

Question 17

What's the main reason to read an informational text?

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To learn facts and information

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To enjoy a made-up story

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To be persuaded to do something

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To have fun imagining things

Question 18

What's the best way to find the most important idea in an information text?

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Read the entire text and pay close attention

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Read only the first few lines

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Quickly read through the text

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Look for the words that are in the biggest font

Question 19

What does the word "expository" mean when we're talking about informational texts?

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Explaining or informing

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Persuading or arguing

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Entertaining or amusing

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Comparing or contrasting

Question 20

Which of these is a characteristic of informational texts?

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Uses facts and evidence

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Is written to persuade or entertain

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Is not organized to inform

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Does not provide evidence to support a claim

Question 21

Where is the main idea of a paragraph usually found?

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In the topic sentence

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In the first sentence

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In the last sentence

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In the middle sentence

Question 22

What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader

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To inform the reader

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To entertain the reader

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To explain a topic

Question 23

What is the most important thing to remember when reading an informational text?

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To understand the main idea

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To find the supporting details

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To identify the author's purpose

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To have fun

Question 24

What's the main idea of a paragraph in a non-fiction text?

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The most important point being made

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The list of facts about a topic

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The supporting details of a topic

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The author's feeling about a topic

Question 25

Why are signal words helpful in informational text?

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They show the order of ideas in the text

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They tell the author's main point

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They give examples to prove a claim

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They show the author's opinions

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a feature of expository writing?

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Using strong opinions to persuade readers

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Clearly explaining a topic

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Giving evidence to support claims

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Organizing information in a logical way

Question 27

Why do writers use headings and subheadings in informational text?

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To make the text easier to read and follow

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To add extra information on a topic

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To restate the main points of the text

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To show their opinions

Question 28

Which of these is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact that supports a claim

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The main idea of the paragraph

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A personal story

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A call to action

Question 29

Why do people use graphic organizers in informational text?

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To show information in a way that's easy to understand

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To restate the main points of the text

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To provide examples to support a claim

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To show the author's opinions

Question 30

Why are supporting details included in the text about bird migration?

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To provide evidence and support the main idea.

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To clarify the reasons for bird migration.

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To list different bird species that migrate.

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To make the text more entertaining.

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of a persuasive text?

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To persuade the reader to believe or do something.

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To inform the reader about a topic.

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To entertain the reader.

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To explain complex scientific concepts.

Question 32

What is the main purpose of a main idea in an informational text?

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To introduce the topic and explain its significance

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To summarize the entire text

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To identify the most important supporting details

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To persuade the reader to believe a particular viewpoint

Question 33

Which type of text structure organizes information by steps in time?

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Sequential

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Problem and Solution

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Compare and Contrast

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Cause and Effect

Question 34

What is the difference between stated and unstated information in a text?

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Stated information is directly written, while unstated information is implied.

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Unstated information is directly written, while stated information is implied.

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Both stated and unstated information are implied.

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Both stated and unstated information are directly written.

Question 35

How can you determine if an informational text is trustworthy?

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Check if the author has a clear bias or purpose.

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Only read the beginning and end of the text.

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Count the number of pages in the text.

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Only consider the author's personal opinions.

Question 36

What is the purpose of a text feature, such as a table or map?

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To make information easier to understand

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To make the text look more interesting

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To confuse the reader

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To provide the reader with information about the author

Question 37

Why is it important to connect what you read in informational text to what you already know?

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It helps you understand the text better.

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It makes reading more fun.

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It lets you skip parts of the text.

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It impresses others.

Question 38

Expository texts aim to:

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Explain or inform

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Tell a story

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Persuade the reader

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Express emotions

Question 39

Facts are different from opinions because:

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Facts can be proven, while opinions cannot

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Opinions are always negative, while facts are positive

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Facts are written in long sentences, while opinions are short

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There is no difference between facts and opinions

Question 40

Primary sources are different from secondary sources because:

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Primary sources are written by people who were there, while secondary sources are not

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Primary sources are published first

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Primary sources are always more reliable

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There is no difference between primary and secondary sources

Question 41

What is the main reason for writing a nonfiction text?

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To present facts and provide information

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To tell a story

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To convince the reader about something

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To entertain

Question 42

What is a supporting detail?

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Information that helps support or prove the main idea of a text

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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 summary of the entire text

Question 43

Which text structure is used to show similarities and differences between two or more things?

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Compare and contrast

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Chronological

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution

Question 44

What is the purpose of a table of contents?

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To list the chapters and sections of a book

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To explain what the book is about

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To provide a preview of the main ideas

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To give the author's opinion of the book

Question 45

What is the key 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 always true, while an opinion can change

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion

Question 46

Which type of text is primarily written to persuade the reader?

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News article

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Biography

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Fairy tale

Question 47

What is the author's main goal when writing a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader

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To provide information

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To entertain the reader

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To explain a concept

Question 48

What does it mean to infer?

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To make an educated guess

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To know for sure

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To summarize

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To explain

Question 49

What kind of text gives us information about a topic?

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Informational

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Story

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Opinion piece

Question 50

What is the most important part of an informational text?

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Main idea

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Author's thoughts

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Details

Question 51

What can you use to support the main idea?

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Both facts and examples

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Facts

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Examples

Question 52

When we read informational texts, what should we focus on?

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The main idea and details

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The author's personal stories

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Remembering every fact

Question 53

What type of text tries to convince you of something?

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Persuasive

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Informational

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Narrative

Question 54

What can you use to figure out a word you don't know?

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Dictionary

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Guessing

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Skipping the word

Question 55

When reading an informational text, how can you check if the information is accurate?

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Look for evidence that supports the author's claims.

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Only read the parts that you agree with.

Question 56

How do the two articles you read about the butterfly's life cycle differ in their perspectives, or ways of showing the information?

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One article presents the information scientifically, while the other tells the story of a butterfly's life.

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One article is longer than the other.

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One article has more pictures than the other.

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One article is about a specific type of butterfly, while the other is about butterflies in general.

Question 57

What is the main purpose of an informational text?

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To provide facts and information

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To tell a story

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To persuade the reader to do something

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To express the author's feelings

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a good informational text?

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Use of colorful images

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Clear and organized structure

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Accurate and reliable information

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Focus on a specific topic

Question 59

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the main idea 'The bald eagle is a powerful predator'?

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It hunts for fish and other small animals.

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It has a wingspan of up to 7 feet.

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It has sharp talons.

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It is a national symbol of the United States.

Question 60

When studying the history of ancient Egypt, which source would be the most trustworthy?

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A book written by a historian who has studied the subject

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A story shared by a friend

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An opinion from someone who has been to Egypt

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A rumor that has been passed down over time

Question 61

What is the main idea of a text all about the life cycle of a butterfly?

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Butterflies go through four different stages in their lifetime.

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Butterflies are colorful creatures.

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Butterflies are helpful to the environment.

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Butterflies can be spotted all over the world.

Question 62

Which of these is a supporting detail for the idea: 'Butterflies are helpful pollinators'?

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Butterflies visit flowers to drink nectar.

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Butterflies lay their eggs on trees.

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Butterflies have brightly colored wings.

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Butterflies live short lives.

Question 63

What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informational text?

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To list the chapters and pages in the text

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To sum up the most important points of the text

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To explain the difficult words used in the text

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To give a list of more books to read

Question 64

What is the main difference between expository and persuasive texts?

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Expository texts give information, while persuasive texts try to convince.

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Persuasive texts give information, while expository texts try to convince.

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Both expository and persuasive texts give information.

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Both expository and persuasive texts try to convince.