Writing Informative Text Unit Test
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Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
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 setting limits on certain food sources
by setting limits on certain food sources
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 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.
The writer tried to grab the reader's attention by comparing the structure of a house to the structure of a healthy diet.
The writer tried to grab the reader's attention by comparing the structure of a house to the structure of a healthy diet.
Writing Informative Text Unit Test
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Question
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
time order
time order
space order
space order
comparison and contrast
comparison and contrast
order of importance
comparison and contrast
Writing Informative Text Unit Test
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Which graphics or multimedia additions would best visually represent information for a report on the success of community-sponsored athletics?(1 point)
Responses
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
a video of a basketball game
a table showing dates and times for sponsored events
a chart showing the number of participants on the sponsored teams
Writing Informative Text Unit Test
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Question
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 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 photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean
a photograph of a wave crashing in the ocean
a diagram showing energy moving through the ground
a diagram showing energy moving through the ground
Which of the following is the difference between a topic and a central idea?(1 point)
Responses
A topic introduces a central idea.
A topic introduces a central idea.
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.
A central idea includes supporting details about the topic.
A central idea includes supporting details about the topic.
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.
Which transition word or phrase shows a time relationship?(1 point)
Responses
in summary
in summary
beneath
beneath
for example
for example
eventually
eventually
Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point)
The marching band,
the members of the football team, ran as fast as they could toward the buses
avoid getting soaked by the rain.
The correct answer is not provided in the options. The sentence is incomplete and lacks the necessary context to identify the correct answer.
what
The correct answer for completing the sentence is:
The marching band, along with the members of the football team, ran as fast as they could toward the buses to avoid getting soaked by the rain.
Writing Informative Text Unit Test
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Question
Identify the sentence that uses a cause and effect relationship.(1 point)
Responses
Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
As soon as I had brushed my teeth and combed my hair I put my favorite earrings on.
As soon as I had brushed my teeth and combed my hair I put my favorite earrings on.
Dogs are typically loud and active, while cats are usually quiet and sedentary.
Dogs are typically loud and active, while cats are usually quiet and sedentary.
For best results, bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta.
Since the electricity was out for most of the day, the ice cream in the freezer melted.
Which sentence is an example of informal language?(1 point)
Responses
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
The director assembled an interesting collection.
The director assembled an interesting collection.
The new exhibit is quite fascinating.
The new exhibit is quite fascinating.
We were really into seeing that new show.