Inform means...

• Give informal speech
• Give information
• Take the form
• Give in a form

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Read the passage below and answer the question.

Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.

What was the author's purpose in writing the passage?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To humor the reader

• To provide description for the reader.

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What was the author's purpose in writing this?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To describe

• To explain

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Which is a topic sentence?

• Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.

• The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

• The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

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Which is a topic sentence?

• Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday

• Our meal is very traditional.

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What are the supporting details?

• My hometown is known for several amazing and natural features.

• Fort Lauderdale is noted for its beautiful beaches.

• A stunning feature is the natural coral reef located off the coast.

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Of all the fruits, bananas taste the best.

• Fact
• Opinion

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In Australia, there are 5 states and 2 territories.

• Fact
• Opinion

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Miss Cowie has dark brown hair.

• Fact
• Opinion

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What is textual evidence?

• You claim.
• Proof from the text to support your answer.
• What the author thinks about a topic.
• An explanation in your own words about your claim.

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