answers for the
Writing Informative Text Unit Test
Eating a healthy diet is a lot like building a house. Health experts recommend starting with a good foundation of fruits and vegetables. Strive to include 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This foundation will support strong walls for the daily recommended amount of grains, dairy products, and proteins. The roof of the house is the final 10% of a meal, which can be comprised of food products used sparingly - oils, salts, and sugars. A diet, just like a house, should be constructed carefully, using a firm foundation and building strong walls, to lead a healthy lifestyle.
How did the writer try to grab the reader's attention?
(1 point)
Responses
by offering recommended serving allowances
by offering recommended serving allowances
by telling readers what to eat
by telling readers what to eat
by comparing the structure of a house to the structure of a healthy diet.
by comparing the structure of a house to the structure of a healthy diet.
by setting limits on certain food sources
by setting limits on certain food sources
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The correct answer is: by comparing the structure of a house to the structure of a healthy diet.
By using a metaphor of building a house, the writer is able to create an interesting and relatable analogy to grab the reader's attention. This comparison makes the topic of eating a healthy diet more engaging and accessible to the reader.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Both the French and the Spanish languages use the same basic 26 letters from the Latin alphabet, although the letters within the alphabet are used to create different words and sounds for each language. Both languages feature accent marks, two of which are the same marks. While both languages are two of the most popular in the world, estimates suggest that Spanish is spoken by 570 million people in total whereas French is spoken by less than half that many.
Which organizational structure did the author use?
(1 point)
Responses
order of importance
order of importance
space order
space order
comparison and contrast
comparison and contrast
time order
The author used a comparison and contrast organizational structure.
The paragraph begins by discussing the similarities between the French and Spanish languages in terms of using the same 26 letters from the Latin alphabet. Then, it transitions to the differences in how those letters are used to create words and sounds in each language. The paragraph further compares the usage of accent marks in both languages, noting that two of the marks are the same. Lastly, the paragraph contrasts the popularity of the two languages, stating that Spanish is spoken by 570 million people while French is spoken by less than half that many. This structure of presenting similarities and differences is characteristic of a comparison and contrast organization.
Which graphics or multimedia additions would best visually represent information for a report on the success of community-sponsored athletics?(1 point)
Responses
a table showing dates and times for sponsored events
a table showing dates and times for sponsored events
a map showing locations of stadiums where events are played
a map showing locations of stadiums where events are played
a chart showing the number of participants on the sponsored teams
a chart showing the number of participants on the sponsored teams
a video of a basketball game
The best choice among the options provided to visually represent information for a report on the success of community-sponsored athletics is a chart showing the number of participants on the sponsored teams. This visual representation would effectively demonstrate the level of participation and engagement in the community-sponsored athletics programs. A table showing dates and times for sponsored events could also be helpful, but a chart showing the number of participants would more directly illustrate the success of the programs. The map showing locations of stadiums and a video of a basketball game would not provide relevant information about the success of the athletics programs in the community.
Use the passage to answer the question.
What do waves have to do with earthquakes? Earthquakes are caused when the ground shakes due to the release of energy. This energy is called a seismic wave. Seismic waves are similar to ocean waves, except they move through the ground instead of the water.
Which graphic would best support the central idea of this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
a photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean
a photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean
a map of the location of earthquakes around the world
a map of the location of earthquakes around the world
a chart showing how much it costs to repair earthquake damage
a chart showing how much it costs to repair earthquake damage
a diagram showing energy moving through the ground
The graphic that would best support the central idea of this passage is a diagram showing energy moving through the ground.
The passage explains that earthquakes are caused by the release of energy, which is referred to as a seismic wave. In order to visually represent this concept, a diagram showing energy moving through the ground would be the most appropriate choice. This graphic would help readers understand the connection between seismic waves and earthquakes, as it directly illustrates the movement of energy through the ground. A photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean would not effectively represent the central idea of earthquakes and seismic waves, as it pertains to water rather than the ground. A map of earthquake locations or a chart on the cost of repairing earthquake damage may be tangentially related to earthquakes but does not focus on the concept of seismic waves.
Which of the following is the difference between a topic and a central idea?(1 point)
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A topic introduces a central idea.
A topic introduces a central idea.
A topic is the subject, while the central idea is what the writer thinks about the topic after research.
A topic is the subject, while the central idea is what the writer thinks about the topic after research.
A central idea includes supporting details about the topic.
A central idea includes supporting details about the topic.
A central idea is the subject, while the topic is what the writer thinks about the central idea after research.
A central idea is the subject, while the topic is what the writer thinks about the central idea after research.
The correct answer is: A topic is the subject, while the central idea is what the writer thinks about the topic after research.
A topic refers to the general subject or theme of a piece of writing. It is the broad subject matter that the writer intends to discuss or explore. On the other hand, the central idea is the writer's main point or main message about the topic. It is the focused statement or thesis that the writer develops after conducting research on the topic. The central idea reflects the writer's thoughts, opinions, or analysis of the topic and often serves as the guiding principle for the entire piece of writing.