English Language Arts

Unit 2 Review

Multiple Choice

What are the three types of Author's Purpose?

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

• Persuade, Claim, Entertain

• Inform, Entertain, Engage

Multiple Choice

What is the author's purpose for writing the following:

"The Leaning Tower of Pisa dates back to centuries ago in Pisa, Italy. It is known for its iconic tilt. Many tourists make it a point to visit this historic landmark but many do not know its origins."

• Describe the tower's features and characteristics

• Share his concerns over the tower's tilt

• Explain the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

• Suggest that the tower's tilt is a danger to tourists

Multiple Choice

Which text structure would an author use if they are explaining how to use something?

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause & Effect

Multiple Choice

Which text structure would an author use if they are describing the history of River Oaks since it was founded?

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause & Effect

Multiple Choice

Which text structure would an author use if they are comparing two topics?

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause & Effect

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

"The spread of COVID-19 can be prevented by following safety rules. People need to wash their hands often, wear masks when they are not actively eating, and try to maintain social distancing."

• People need to wash their hands often.

• People need to wear masks when they are not actively eating.

• The spread of COVID-19 can be prevented.

• People need to maintain social distancing.

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and determine which sentence best explains why it is important to wash your hands frequently.

"Many people do not think twice about washing their hands after using the restroom or just before eating. It may surprise you to learn that many people are actually not washing their hands properly. Washing your hands can prevent serious illness or infection such as the flu or the novel virus COVID-19. It is crucial that you are washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to kill germs. Scientists also recommend soap and water over other antibacterial agents."

• It is crucial that you are washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to kill germs.

• Washing your hands can prevent serious illness or infection such as the flu or the novel virus COVID-19.

• Scientists also recommend soap and water over other antibacterial agents.

• It may surprise you to learn that many people are actually not washing their hands properly.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an opinion?

• Apple continues to produce impressive smart phones and technology

• The latest iPhone contains three new camera features.

• A smart phone is able to access apps and the Internet

• Smart phones have only recently circulated within the last 15 years.

Multiple Choice

Before you read a passage, what is the first thing you must always do?

• Begin reading

• Preview the text features to make predictions