Reading Nonfiction: Enhance Your Comprehension Skills

Question 1

In an article about ocean pollution, the author uses words like 'toxic' and 'alarming' frequently. What is the author's purpose in using these words?

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To emphasize the severity of ocean pollution.

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To make the text more engaging.

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To make the text more challenging to read.

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To add humor to the article.

Question 2

To better understand nonfiction texts, which reading strategy is most effective?

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First, skim the text for a general idea, then reread specific sections carefully

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Quickly rereading the text without pausing

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Only highlighting and underlining key information

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Reading the text quickly without focusing on details

Question 3

What evidence supports the main idea that butterflies experience a life cycle?

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Butterflies transform from eggs to caterpillars, then to chrysalises, and finally to butterflies.

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Butterflies have wings that flutter.

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Butterflies help plants reproduce.

Question 4

In a nonfiction book about elephants, the author describes them as 'majestic creatures with a natural dignity and an air of wisdom.' How does this language shape your understanding of elephants?

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The author's positive and respectful language makes elephants seem like admirable animals.

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The author's use of scientific terms makes elephants seem like objects of study.

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The author's use of negative language makes elephants seem like dangerous animals.

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The author's use of neutral language allows the reader to form their own opinion about elephants.

Question 5

How can you tell if an author used primary sources when writing about the Battle of Gettysburg?

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The author quotes directly from people who were there.

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The author only uses information from other books.

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The author doesn't mention where they got their information.

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The author includes pictures and charts but no written sources.

Question 6

When writing about a historical event, which text structure would be most effective for presenting the information in a clear and organized way?

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Chronological Order

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Compare and Contrast

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Cause and Effect

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Problem and Solution

Question 7

When writing a nonfiction report, it's important to use sources to support your ideas. Which of these is an ethical guideline to keep in mind when using sources?

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Double-check the information from your sources to make sure it's reliable.

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Include sources only from the school library.

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Use information from sources without giving credit to the authors.

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Use only sources that are published in books.

Question 8

What challenges did the first settlers face in the new land?

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They had to work hard to survive and build a new life.

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They had an easy time adjusting to their new surroundings.

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They were welcomed by the people who already lived there.

Question 9

What is the purpose of subheadings in a nonfiction text?

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To break the text into smaller, easier-to-read sections.

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To summarize the main idea of the text.

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To replace the main idea of the text.

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To define unfamiliar words in the text.

Question 10

When reading a nonfiction book, how can you tell if a website listed as a source is trustworthy?

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Check if the website belongs to a reputable organization, such as a university or government agency.

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Make sure the website has a lot of colorful graphics.

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See if the website has a lot of advertisements.

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Check if the website has a very long and complicated web address.

Question 11

When researching climate change, how can you use nonfiction sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue?

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Compare different perspectives, considering the authors' backgrounds and goals.

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Only read sources that agree with your current beliefs.

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Only read the beginning and end of each source.

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Avoid sources with unfamiliar words or complex sentences.

Question 12

After reading about the American Civil War, how can understanding the struggles and sacrifices of the past help us better address current issues of inequality and social injustice?

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Learning about past struggles can help us understand challenges faced today.

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It shows that all wars are bad and should be avoided.

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It provides specific solutions to solve current problems.

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It proves that we cannot learn from past mistakes.

Question 13

In a nonfiction article about recycling, the author uses examples to support their argument. How do these examples help the author persuade the reader to recycle?

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Examples provide evidence to support the author's reasons for recycling.

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Examples help the reader see how recycling can benefit them.

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Examples make the article more enjoyable to read.

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Examples define important recycling terms.

Question 14

Which of these is NOT considered an informational text feature?

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Personal opinions

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Headings

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Illustrations

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Captions

Question 15

What is a supporting detail in a nonfiction text?

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A fact or example that supports the main idea

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A sentence that repeats the main idea

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A question that the author asks the reader

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A fact that is not related to the topic

Question 16

How can a reader best determine the author's purpose for writing a nonfiction text?

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By reading the introduction and conclusion

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By looking at the pictures and illustrations

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By asking the teacher or a classmate

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By reading the middle of the text

Question 17

Why is it important to use context clues to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words?

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To use surrounding words and information to figure out the meaning

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To guess at the meaning without any evidence

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To skip the word and move on

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To ask someone else to tell you the meaning

Question 18

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a nonfiction text?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion is a belief.

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An opinion is always correct, while a fact can be wrong.

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A fact is stated as a question, while an opinion is a statement.

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A fact is something that happened in the past, while an opinion is something that will happen in the future.

Question 19

What's the main goal of a nonfiction text?

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To teach or explain something

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To share a made-up story

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To convince you to think a certain way

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To make you laugh

Question 20

Which of these helps prove the main idea?

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Reasons or examples that support the main idea

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The main idea itself

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Questions the author asks

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A summary of the whole text

Question 21

Why do nonfiction texts have headings and subheadings?

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To make the text easier to read and find information

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To introduce new characters

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To explain hard words

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To sum up the main points

Question 22

What's the writer's purpose in a persuasive nonfiction text?

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To make you agree with their point of view

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To teach you something new

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To entertain you

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To tell you a fictional story

Question 23

What's the main idea of this passage: The author describes different kinds of trees in the Amazon rainforest and how important they are to the environment.

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Trees are crucial to the Amazon rainforest ecosystem.

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The Amazon rainforest has many different trees.

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The Amazon rainforest is a beautiful and important place.

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Trees are important to the environment.

Question 24

What is NOT a purpose of an informational text?

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To entertain the reader with a story

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To provide information about a topic

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To convince the reader to do something

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To explain a concept or idea

Question 25

What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important point the author is making

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A summary of the details in the text

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An opinion about the topic of the text

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A question that the reader should answer

Question 26

Which text structure is used when events are presented in the order they happened?

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Chronological

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Comparison

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Problem and solution

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Cause and effect

Question 27

What is the purpose of a reference text?

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To provide quick access to specific information

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To explain a topic in depth

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To entertain the reader

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To persuade the reader to do something

Question 28

Which of the following is a common signal word used to introduce cause and effect?

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Because

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So

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Therefore

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However

Question 29

Which text structure compares and contrasts two or more topics?

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Compare and contrast

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Sequence

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution

Question 30

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 facts, while a fact is not.

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Facts and opinions are the same.

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Opinions can be proven, while facts cannot.

Question 31

What is the main goal of a nonfiction text?

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To teach the reader something new

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To convince the reader of something

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To entertain the reader

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To share the author's feelings

Question 32

What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?

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A primary source is firsthand information, while a secondary source is secondhand information.

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A secondary source is firsthand information, while a primary source is secondhand information.

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Primary and secondary sources are the same thing.

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Primary sources are more reliable than secondary sources.

Question 33

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes nonfiction texts from other types of writing?

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They are based on real-world information.

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They are intended to entertain readers.

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They use a lot of descriptive language.

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They are written in a formal style.

Question 34

Which text structure is used to explain how events happened in a specific order?

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Sequential

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Compare and Contrast

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Cause and Effect

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Problem and Solution

Question 35

What is the main topic of a nonfiction text about the life cycle of butterflies?

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The four stages of a butterfly's life cycle.

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The beauty and diversity of butterflies.

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The importance of butterflies in the environment.

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The unique adaptations of butterflies.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of nonfiction texts?

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Recipes

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Headings

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Illustrations

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Captions

Question 37

What is the main purpose of a caption in a nonfiction text?

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To explain the meaning of a picture or diagram.

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To provide additional background information.

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To introduce the main idea of the text.

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To summarize the text.

Question 38

Which strategy can help you better understand a nonfiction text?

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Preview the text and pay attention to the text features.

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Read the text quickly without focusing on details.

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Skip the headings and illustrations.

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Memorize the main idea without thinking about the supporting details.

Question 39

What is a common purpose of author's notes in a nonfiction text?

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To provide additional information or sources.

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To give the author's personal opinions.

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To restate the main idea of the text.

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To entertain the reader with funny stories.

Question 40

Which of these is a characteristic of nonfiction texts?

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They present facts and information.

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They tell a purely fictional story.

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They use made-up events.

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They are always written in a thrilling style.

Question 41

What is the purpose of a table in a nonfiction book?

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To compare and contrast information in a simple way.

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To provide a list of items.

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To show events in a timeline.

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To present a detailed description.

Question 42

Which of these is the main idea of a nonfiction text?

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The most important message that the author wants to convey.

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A summary of the supporting details.

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The first sentence of the text.

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The conclusion of the text.

Question 43

What's the purpose of a caption in a nonfiction text?

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To provide more information about a photograph or illustration.

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To explain the author's purpose for writing the text.

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To provide a summary of the text.

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To introduce the main characters in the text.

Question 44

What's the purpose of a glossary in a nonfiction text?

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To provide definitions of unfamiliar words.

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To summarize the main points of the text.

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To provide additional examples of the concepts discussed in the text.

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To introduce the author of the text.

Question 45

What's the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is a direct account of an event, while a secondary source is a summary or interpretation.

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A primary source is written by an expert, while a secondary source is written by a non-expert.

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A primary source is always more reliable than a secondary source.

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There's no difference between a primary source and a secondary source.

Question 46

Which is NOT a type of nonfiction text structure?

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Creative story

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Compare and contrast

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Chronological order

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Cause and effect

Question 47

Why do writers use subheadings in nonfiction texts?

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To introduce a new topic

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To add extra details

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To wrap up the main idea

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To make comparisons

Question 48

Which is a key feature of informational text?

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Uses real facts

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Is told as a story

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Includes fantasy elements

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Tries to make you laugh

Question 49

What is the main idea of a nonfiction text?

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The most important information in the text

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One sentence that tells the whole story

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A question the text tries to answer

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The ending of the text

Question 50

Which is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact that supports the main idea

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A question about the topic

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An opinion about the topic

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A summary of the text

Question 51

What is the purpose of a table or chart in a nonfiction text?

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To show data in an organized way

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To introduce new characters

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To tell a story

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To share an opinion

Question 52

What is the main reason an author writes a nonfiction text?

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To give information

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To convince you of something

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To entertain you

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To tell a story

Question 53

What is the main idea of the nonfiction text about Harriet Tubman's life?

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Harriet Tubman was a brave and determined woman who helped many slaves escape to freedom.

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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery and faced many challenges.

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Harriet Tubman worked as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War.

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Harriet Tubman was a skilled nurse who helped wounded soldiers during the Civil War.

Question 54

What's the main idea of a nonfiction book about a butterfly's life?

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Butterflies have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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Butterflies help plants make seeds.

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Butterflies are pretty.

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Butterflies live everywhere.

Question 55

How do headings and subheadings help you understand a nonfiction text?

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They show the main parts of the text.

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They help you find specific information quickly.

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They explain important words.

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They tell you the whole story in a short way.

Question 56

What is the main topic of a nonfiction book about dolphins?

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The intelligence of dolphins

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The different types of dolphins

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The threats dolphins face

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The history of dolphins

Question 57

What is the text structure of a nonfiction book about the life cycle of a butterfly?

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Sequence

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution

Question 58

Which of the following is the best source for finding information about the life of Abraham Lincoln?

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A biography

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A novel

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A newspaper article

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A poem

Question 59

What is the main purpose of a nonfiction book?

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To teach readers about a topic

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To tell a story

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To entertain readers

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To persuade readers

Question 60

Scientists have found a new planet in our solar system called Planet X. The main idea of this text is that:

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Planet X is a new planet found in our solar system.

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Scientists have found a new planet.

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Our solar system is very big.

Question 61

Which sentence supports the main idea that 'Planet X is a new planet in our solar system'?

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Planet X is found in the Kuiper Belt.

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Planet X has a surface temperature of -225 degrees Celsius.

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Planet X is named after the Roman numeral for 10.

Question 62

The following text is organized in what structure?: 'First, scientists discovered Planet X. Then, they studied its surface. Finally, they named it.'

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Chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 63

In the sentence 'Planet X is a dwarf planet found in the outer reaches of our solar system,' what does the word 'dwarf' mean?

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Small

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Large

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Bright

Question 64

In the sentence 'Planet X is thought to be about the size of Pluto,' the phrase 'thought to be' means that:

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Planet X is probably the size of Pluto.

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Planet X is definitely the size of Pluto.

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Planet X is smaller than Pluto.