Informational Writing for Fourth Graders: Master the Art of Writing to Inform

Question 1

In an informational text, what is the most important element?

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Main idea

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Supporting details

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Conclusion

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Introduction

Question 2

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

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Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources are secondhand accounts

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Secondary sources are firsthand accounts, while primary sources are secondhand accounts

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Both primary and secondary sources are equally reliable

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There is no difference between a primary and a secondary source

Question 3

Which sentence best describes effective informational writing?

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The information is easy to find and understand.

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The story has lots of exciting details.

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The writer uses strong arguments to persuade you.

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The writer shares their personal thoughts and feelings.

Question 4

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

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To restate the main points of the report

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To make the reader laugh

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To introduce the topic of the report

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To persuade the reader to take action

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a good reason to use pictures or diagrams in your informational writing?

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They can take away from the written content.

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They can make it easier to understand complex ideas.

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They can break up the text and make it more visually appealing.

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They can make your writing seem more believable.

Question 6

What is a defining characteristic of informational writing?

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It provides facts and information in a clear way.

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It shares a fictional story.

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It tries to convince the reader.

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It uses a lot of figurative language and imagery.

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

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To inform the reader

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To entertain the reader

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To persuade the reader

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To express the author's feelings

Question 8

Which of these signal words indicates a contrast in an informational text?

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However

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Because

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First

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Therefore

Question 9

Which type of text structure is most suitable for describing a place or object?

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Description

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Sequence

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Contrast

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Problem and Solution

Question 10

How should you conclude an informational report about the life cycle of butterflies?

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Summarize the main points of the report

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Restate the introduction of the report

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Ask the reader a question about the topic

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Share a personal story about butterflies

Question 11

Which text tells about a problem and how to fix it?

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A text about pollution and how to reduce it.

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A story about a butterfly's life.

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A text that compares cats and dogs.

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A text that describes the parts of a plant.

Question 12

Which text structure helps us see how two or more things are alike and different?

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Compare and Contrast

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Chronological

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Problem and Solution

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Sequential

Question 13

What's the main goal of informational writing?

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To share facts and knowledge

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To tell a story

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To persuade readers

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To express feelings

Question 14

Which source of information is the most reliable for informational writing?

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Books from the library

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Wikipedia

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Social media posts

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Personal blogs

Question 15

Why do writers include quotes in informational writing?

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To back up their claims

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To tell jokes

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To show how smart they are

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To fill up space

Question 16

What's the main difference between a story and an informational article?

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Stories tell made-up events, while informational articles give facts.

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Articles are shorter than stories.

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Articles are written by experts, while stories can be written by anyone.

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There's no difference between them.

Question 17

Butterflies go through different stages in their life. Which text structure would be the best way to organize a report about the life cycle of a butterfly?

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Chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Persuasive

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of informational writing?

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Focus on personal experiences

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Organized and clear presentation of facts

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Use of research and evidence

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Use of various text structures

Question 19

What is the main purpose of using a comparative text structure?

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To compare and contrast two or more subjects

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To describe a topic in detail

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To provide a sequence of events

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To explain a complex concept

Question 20

What is the first step in the writing process?

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Planning and organizing your ideas

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Drafting and revising

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Publishing and sharing your writing

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Gathering information

Question 21

When paraphrasing information, it's important to:

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Change the words while keeping the meaning the same

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Use direct quotes from the original source

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Summarize the information in fewer words

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Make significant alterations to the original text

Question 22

What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that states the main idea and point of view of an essay

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A fact or statistic used to support an argument

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A quote from an expert on the topic

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A definition of a key term

Question 23

What is the purpose of a bibliography?

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To list all the sources used in your research

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To provide additional information on the topic

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To make your writing look more professional

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To evaluate the credibility of the sources

Question 24

Which graphic organizer would be most helpful when comparing and contrasting two topics?

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Venn diagram

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Outline

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Flow chart

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Timeline

Question 25

What is the best way to make an informational essay engaging and informative?

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Organize the information clearly and logically

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Use complex language and technical terms

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Include personal anecdotes

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Avoid using examples or illustrations

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informational writing?

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Includes personal opinions

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Provides accurate information

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Uses various text structures

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Organizes information logically

Question 27

What is the first step in the research process for informational writing?

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Identify a topic and research question

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Find reliable sources of information

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Take notes and organize information

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Write the report

Question 28

What is the main purpose of informational writing?

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To explain a topic using facts and details

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To tell a made-up story

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To convince readers to agree with a particular opinion

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To share personal experiences and feelings

Question 29

What's the first step you should take when doing research for an informational report?

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Gathering information from different sources

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Organizing the information into a logical order

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Writing the report

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Citing the sources used

Question 30

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

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To help readers find specific information by topic

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To give a list of every source used

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To summarize the main points of the report

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To provide extra information that couldn't fit in the report

Question 31

The primary goal of informational writing is to:

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Provide information and educate readers

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Express personal feelings and experiences

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Tell a fictional story

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Argue for or against a particular viewpoint

Question 32

When writing an informational text, the most important thing to include in the introduction is the:

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Interesting fact or question to grab the reader's attention

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Author's opinion on the topic

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Summary of the entire text

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List of sources used in the text

Question 33

Which of these text structures would you use to explain the life cycle of a butterfly?

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Describe the life cycle of a butterfly in order from egg to adult

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Compare and contrast the life cycles of different butterflies

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Discuss the problem of declining butterfly populations and possible solutions

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Explain the cause and effect of butterfly migration

Question 34

How can you make sure your informational text is accurate and reliable?

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Use sources from a variety of perspectives and check the facts

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Only include information that you already know to be true

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Use difficult and technical language to sound more knowledgeable

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Make up any facts that you don't know

Question 35

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The sentence that best sums up the paragraph's content

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The first sentence in the paragraph

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The last sentence in the paragraph

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The sentence that is repeated the most

Question 36

Which of these is an effective way to organize information in an informational text?

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Using headings and subheadings to break up the text

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Listing facts in any order

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Writing one long paragraph without breaks

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Starting with the conclusion and working backward

Question 37

What is the purpose of using evidence in an informational text?

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To support the main idea and make it more convincing

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To make the text more entertaining

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To show how smart the writer is

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To make the text longer

Question 38

Which of these is an example of a primary source?

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A diary entry

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A textbook

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A journal article

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A website

Question 39

How should you properly cite a source in an informational text?

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Include the author's name and the year the source was published

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Write the title of the source and the website address

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Just mention the source in the text

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You don't need to cite sources at all

Question 40

What's the main goal of writing to inform?

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To share facts and information

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To convince someone to do something

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To share personal thoughts and experiences

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To make up a story

Question 41

When writing an informational piece, it's important to:

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Use information that's correct and up-to-date

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Not use pictures, graphs or charts

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Write in a way that shows your opinion

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Ignore who you're writing for

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a good tool for finding information for informational writing?

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Social media posts

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Books

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Websites

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Interviews

Question 43

What's the purpose of a conclusion in informational writing?

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To sum up the main points

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To repeat the main idea

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To share new information

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To tell people what to do next

Question 44

The main purpose of informational writing is to:

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Inform readers about a topic.

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Entertain readers with a story.

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Persuade readers to agree with an opinion.

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Express the writer's feelings and emotions.

Question 45

Which text structure is best used to present a series of events in order?

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Chronological.

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Compare and contrast.

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Problem and solution.

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Cause and effect.

Question 46

The difference between a fact and an opinion is that:

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Facts can be proven, while opinions cannot.

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Opinions are based on evidence, while facts are not.

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Facts are always true, while opinions can be wrong.

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Opinions are more important than facts.

Question 47

What is the purpose of using transition words?

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To connect ideas and make writing flow smoothly.

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To highlight important points.

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To provide evidence to support ideas.

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To introduce new topics.

Question 48

What is the main goal of writing an informational text?

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To teach and explain

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To share a story

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To express feelings

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To argue and persuade

Question 49

Which of these sources is the most trustworthy for informational writing?

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A website written by an expert

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A social media post from a friend

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A book written by someone who is not an expert

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A newspaper article that has not been reviewed by other experts

Question 50

What is the first thing you should do when writing an informational text?

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Plan and gather information

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Write a first draft

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Revise and edit

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Publish

Question 51

Which feature below does NOT belong to informational writing?

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Presenting personal views

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Well-organized

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Utilizing text structures

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Applying research findings

Question 52

What is the primary purpose of informational writing?

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To educate the reader

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To entertain the reader

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To convince the reader

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To express emotions

Question 53

Which text structure is employed to compare and contrast different ideas?

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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 54

Which of the following is considered a trustworthy source for informational writing?

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Textbook

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Wikipedia

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Personal blog

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Anonymous website

Question 55

Which of the following indicates bias in an informational text?

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Presenting only one perspective

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Providing only positive information

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Including personal experiences

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Referencing credible sources

Question 56

Before you start writing about real events, what should you do first?

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Look for information

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Make an outline

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Make up a story

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Start writing right away

Question 57

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

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Facts can be proven, while opinions are just thoughts.

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Opinions can be proven, while facts are just thoughts.

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Facts and opinions are the same thing.

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I don't know.

Question 58

When you use information from other sources, what's important to do?

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Tell people where you got the information.

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Only use information you agree with.

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Don't worry about telling people where you got the information.

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Only use information from the internet.

Question 59

What's the difference between a topic sentence and a supporting sentence?

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A topic sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph, while supporting sentences give details to support it.

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A supporting sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph, while topic sentences give details to support it.

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Topic sentences and supporting sentences are the same thing.

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I don't know.

Question 60

Informational writing aims primarily to do what?

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Convey facts, ideas, and information

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Convince readers to adopt a particular viewpoint

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Amuse readers with a narrative

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Express the writer's personal feelings and beliefs

Question 61

In an informational text, what element is crucial for presenting information effectively?

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A clear and logical sequence

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Sole reliance on factual data

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Vivid and descriptive language

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Focus on personal storytelling