Writing Informative Texts: Practice and Quizzes for Third Graders

Question 1

What's the main purpose of an informative explanatory text?

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Give information and explanations

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Tell a story

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Make you believe something

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Share a personal experience

Question 2

What is the correct order of the parts of an informative explanatory paragraph?

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Introduction, Body, Conclusion

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Body, Introduction, Conclusion

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Conclusion, Body, Introduction

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Introduction, Conclusion, Body

Question 3

Which part is NOT typically included in an informative text?

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Glossary

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Introduction

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Body Paragraphs

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Conclusion

Question 4

Which element is NOT a key structural component of an informative explanatory text? Explain your reasoning.

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Interview

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Introduction

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Body Paragraphs

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Conclusion

Question 5

How do authors use evidence from different sources to back up their ideas in an informative explanatory text?

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By using facts, examples, and quotes from many trustworthy sources

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By only using one source to show their point of view

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By showing different sides of an argument without giving their own opinion

Question 6

What is the best way to start an informative and explanatory text?

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With a hook to grab the reader's attention and a brief overview of the topic

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With a detailed summary of the entire text

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With complex vocabulary and technical terms

Question 7

In informative writing, why is it important to use sensory details?

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Sensory details help readers imagine the experience.

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Sensory details make the writing more fun to read.

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Sensory details make sure the writing is correct.

Question 8

What is the main reason for using visuals like charts, graphs, or diagrams in an informative or explanatory text?

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To make complex information easier to understand

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To make the text look more appealing

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To add information that can't be written in words

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To make the text more interesting

Question 9

When writing an informative or explanatory text, which of the following is NOT a good source of evidence to use?

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Your own opinions

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Facts from a reliable website

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Statistics from a government report

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Quotes from an expert in the field

Question 10

When writing to inform, why is it important to use precise and specific words related to the topic?

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To help readers understand the information clearly

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To impress readers

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To avoid using everyday words

Question 11

In addition to sharing new information, what is another goal of informative and explanatory texts?

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Help the reader understand a topic better

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Persuade the reader to take action

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Entertain the reader with a story

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Test the reader's knowledge

Question 12

When gathering information for your writing, what is the most important factor to consider?

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The reliability of the source

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The author's popularity

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Your prior knowledge

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The readability of the information

Question 13

Which of these is a non-informative text?

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Poem

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Newspaper article

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Science textbook

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Biography

Question 14

Why is research important when writing an informative explanatory text?

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To provide accurate and reliable information

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To find information that supports the writer's opinions

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To make the writing more interesting

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Research is not important for informative explanatory texts

Question 15

How do subheadings and transitions make informative and explanatory texts easier to understand?

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Subheadings break the text into smaller, more manageable sections.

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Transitions connect ideas within paragraphs, making the text flow smoothly.

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Subheadings and transitions make the text more visually appealing.

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Subheadings and transitions help readers quickly locate the main idea of the text.

Question 16

Why is it important to use specific evidence to support claims in informative and explanatory texts?

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To avoid making generalizations without enough support.

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To make the text more interesting.

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To show off the writer's knowledge.

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To make the text longer.

Question 17

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

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Facts can be proven, while opinions cannot.

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Opinions are always wrong, while facts are always true.

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Facts and opinions are the same thing.

Question 18

What helps readers understand an informative or explanatory text better?

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Dividing the information into smaller parts with clear headings

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Using difficult words that most people don't know

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Writing everything in one long paragraph without breaks

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Adding many pictures and diagrams without explaining them

Question 19

When writing an informative text, why is it important to use clear and concise language?

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It makes the text easier to read and understand.

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It shows off your vocabulary.

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It makes the text shorter.

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It makes the text more interesting.

Question 20

In informative or explanatory writing, why is it crucial to include different perspectives or ideas from other sources?

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To avoid bias and provide a balanced view

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To make the text more engaging

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To increase the length of the text

Question 21

Which tool can help you check for errors in your writing?

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Word processor

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Calculator

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Microscope

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Thermometer

Question 22

When writing informative and explanatory texts, what is a rule students must follow when using sources?

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Always cite sources, even when paraphrasing or summarizing.

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Use any information found online without considering copyright laws.

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Only use sources found in print.

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Copy and paste information from other sources without giving credit to the author.

Question 23

Which of these ways will help readers understand your informative or explanatory text better?

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Using charts to show data and graphs to display trends

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Including colorful font and large graphics

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Adding pictures or drawings just to fill up empty spaces

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Using difficult technical terms that readers may not understand

Question 24

In an informative text, what is the best way to use headings and subheadings?

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Use headings to divide the text into sections, and subheadings to divide each section further.

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Use subheadings to introduce the main idea, and headings to explain the details.

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Use headings and subheadings randomly throughout the text.

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Use subheadings to list keywords, and headings to summarize the text.

Question 25

How can you use sensory language to make an informative or explanatory text more interesting?

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Create vivid images that appeal to the reader's senses

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Provide detailed statistics and data

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Use complex and technical vocabulary

Question 26

In a non-fiction text, like an encyclopedia article or a science report, how do transitions help readers make sense of the text?

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Transitions show how ideas are connected and make the text easier to follow.

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Transitions are only important in really long texts, not in short ones.

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Transitions make the text more confusing by adding extra words.

Question 27

When writing an informative or explanatory text, why is it important to consider your audience and purpose?

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To write in a way that interests and engages readers

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To include all information, even if it's not relevant

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To avoid making mistakes

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To get a good grade

Question 28

In an informative or explanatory text, why is it crucial to provide clear definitions of key terms or concepts?

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To ensure readers grasp the precise meaning of terms within the text's context.

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To add extra information to the text.

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To make the text sound more formal.

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To make the text more entertaining.

Question 29

Which grammatical error is present in the sentence: 'The author's argument seemed to go around and around in circles, making their point hard to understand.'?

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The pronoun 'their' should be replaced with 'his or her' to agree with the singular noun 'author'.

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The sentence is grammatically correct.

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The sentence should be shortened to 'The author's argument was hard to understand.'.

Question 30

When writing an informative or explanatory text, what is a problem with using circular reasoning?

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It relies on evidence that comes from the same source as the claim being made.

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It makes the argument too long and difficult to understand.

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It uses emotional language to appeal to the reader.

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It is not written in a clear and organized manner.

Question 31

Should an informative text include the author's opinion?

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No

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Yes

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a type of supporting evidence?

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Opinions

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Facts

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Statistics

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Examples

Question 33

When citing information in an informative text, you should:

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Give credit to the original source

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Only include the author's name

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Change the information to avoid plagiarism

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Copy the information exactly as it is

Question 34

Which sentence uses clear and concise language?

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A big orange bird flew across the blue sky.

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The large, orange bird flew swiftly across the vast, blue sky.

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The bird, which was both large and orange, flew quickly over the vast blue sky.

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The bird flew over the sky.

Question 35

What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important thing the author wants to say

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A summary of all the details in the text

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The first sentence of the text

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The last sentence of the text

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a key skill taught in this writing unit?

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Writing in a flowery style

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Organizing ideas clearly

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Using evidence to support claims

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Writing in a clear and concise manner

Question 37

When writing an informative text, what is the most important thing to do?

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Present information accurately and clearly.

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Include as much information as possible.

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Use complex vocabulary.

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Make sure to entertain the reader.

Question 38

Which of the following is a type of evidence that can be used in an explanatory text?

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Facts

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Opinions

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Imaginative stories

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Funny jokes

Question 39

What is the best way to make your writing clear and concise?

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Use short, simple sentences.

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Use long, complex sentences.

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Use a lot of jargon.

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Use many descriptive words.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good explanatory text?

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It includes unrelated personal stories.

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It is well-organized.

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It uses evidence to support claims.

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It is written in a clear and concise style.

Question 41

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To state the main idea of a paragraph.

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To provide evidence for a claim.

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To summarize the main points of a paragraph.

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To introduce a new topic.

Question 42

Which of the following is a skill that is NOT developed in this writing unit?

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Writing in a narrative style

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Organizing ideas clearly

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Using evidence

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Writing in a clear and concise manner

Question 43

What is the main characteristic of an informative text?

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Provides clear and accurate information

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Tells a made-up story

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Shares personal feelings

Question 44

When writing an explanation, you should:

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Provide proof to support your ideas

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Use words that make people feel strong emotions

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State your thoughts as if they are facts

Question 45

Which way of organizing helps readers understand how events happened in order?

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By time order

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Problem followed by solution

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Comparing then contrasting

Question 46

Which word shows that two ideas are different?

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But

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Because

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Therefore

Question 47

What is the purpose of the first sentence in an informative paragraph?

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To state the main idea of the paragraph

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To provide supporting details

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To summarize the entire text

Question 48

Which of these is a good source of information?

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Encyclopedia

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Social media post

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Website without an author

Question 49

What should you do if you can't find enough information on a topic?

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Look for more sources

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Make up the information that is missing

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Give up and don't write about the topic

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a sign of clear and simple writing?

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Including details that are not important

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Using exact words

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Avoiding saying the same thing twice

Question 51

When you are checking an informative text, what is important to look at?

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Both of the above

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Grammar and spelling

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If the information is accurate

Question 52

After reading about whales, what's the best way to find out more?

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Ask questions and find answers from different sources

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Read the article over and over

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Make up your own ideas about whales

Question 53

When writing a report about a topic, what's the most important information to include?

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Facts about the topic

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Your thoughts about the topic

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Stories about the topic

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Pictures about the topic

Question 54

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?

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To state the main idea of the paragraph

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To start with a captivating word

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To be the longest sentence in the paragraph

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To include every detail of the paragraph

Question 55

What's the best way to help your reader understand your ideas when explaining something?

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Giving clear examples

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Using tricky words some people might not know

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Leaving out words that connect ideas

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Adding funny jokes

Question 56

Which step in the writing process involves checking for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation?

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Revising

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Planning

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Drafting

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Publishing

Question 57

In informative writing, why is it important to use precise language?

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To make the writing clear and easy to understand

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To make the writing more interesting

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To make the writing longer

Question 58

When you're reading something on the internet, how can you tell if it's true?

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Check who wrote it and if they're an expert on the topic.

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Read the comments below the article.

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Trust information if it comes from a website with lots of ads.

Question 59

How do transitional words and phrases help our writing?

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They connect ideas smoothly.

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They show actions happening.

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They add extra details.

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They provide examples.

Question 60

How do headings make it easier to read a text?

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Headings break the text into sections, making it easier to find information.

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Headings only appear at the start of a text.

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Headings sum up the whole text.

Question 61

How do pictures and diagrams help readers understand informative writing better?

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They make it easier to see what is being described.

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They shorten the writing and make it simpler.

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They are only helpful for young readers who struggle with text.

Question 62

How should you organize an informative text so that the reader can follow your ideas clearly?

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By putting the main idea first and then explaining it with details

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By starting with a question and then answering it

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By comparing and contrasting two different ideas

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By listing facts in order of importance

Question 63

What is the main reason for writing an informative text?

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To teach the reader about a topic

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To convince the reader to do something

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To entertain the reader with a story

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To share the author's personal feelings

Question 64

What is the best way to help prove your ideas in an informative text?

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With true details and examples

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With stories and jokes

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With your own thoughts and feelings

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With questions for the reader