Nonfiction Text Structures Quiz

Compare and contrast: What are the similarities and differences between two nonfiction texts discussing climate change and its impact on the environment?

• Summarizing the texts without comparing them

• Ignoring the key points and arguments in each text

• Identifying key points and arguments in each text, and analyzing their similarities and differences.

• Focusing only on the differences and not the similarities

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Compare and contrast: How does the author compare the lifestyles of people living in urban and rural areas in the given nonfiction text?

• By focusing on the differences in fashion choices, food preferences, and leisure activities.

• By highlighting the differences in access to resources, employment opportunities, social interactions, and infrastructure.

• By comparing the education system in urban and rural areas.

• By emphasizing the similarities in access to resources, employment opportunities, social interactions, and infrastructure.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Cause and effect: What are the causes and effects of deforestation as discussed in the nonfiction text?

• Causes: decrease in agricultural expansion, increase in forest protection, decrease in urbanization; Effects: increase in biodiversity, decrease in disruption of water cycle, increase in climate change

• Causes: agricultural expansion, logging, mining, urbanization; Effects: loss of biodiversity, disruption of water cycle, climate change

• Causes: increase in logging, increase in mining, increase in urbanization; Effects: increase in biodiversity, increase in water cycle, increase in climate change

• Causes: increase in wildlife population, decrease in air pollution, increase in water supply; Effects: increase in biodiversity, decrease in soil erosion, increase in carbon sequestration

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Cause and effect: Explain the causes and effects of air pollution as presented in the given nonfiction text.

• The causes of air pollution may include industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and burning of fossil fuels, while the effects may include respiratory problems, environmental damage, and climate change.

• The causes of air pollution may include excessive use of air fresheners, while the effects may include improved air quality.

• The causes of air pollution may include reducing industrial emissions, while the effects may include decreased respiratory problems.

• The causes of air pollution may include planting more trees, while the effects may include increased carbon dioxide levels.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Problem and solution: Identify the main problem addressed in the nonfiction text about the impact of plastic pollution on marine life, and suggest possible solutions.

• The main problem is the impact of plastic pollution on marine life, and the possible solutions include reducing single-use plastics, promoting recycling, and cleaning up existing plastic waste in the oceans.

• The main problem is the impact of metal pollution on marine life, and the possible solutions include banning fishing and promoting vegetarianism.

• The main problem is the impact of plastic pollution on land animals, and the possible solutions include reducing air pollution and promoting renewable energy.

• The main problem is the impact of noise pollution on marine life, and the possible solutions include reducing light pollution and promoting wildlife conservation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Problem and solution: What are the problems associated with overpopulation as discussed in the nonfiction text, and what solutions are proposed?

• The problems associated with overpopulation may include strain on resources, environmental degradation, and social issues. Proposed solutions may include family planning, education, and sustainable development.

• The problems associated with overpopulation may include reduced strain on resources, less environmental degradation, and improved social issues.

• The problems associated with overpopulation may include increased job opportunities, improved healthcare, and better living conditions.

• Proposed solutions may include increased immigration, higher birth rates, and industrialization.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Description: How does the author describe the process of photosynthesis in the given nonfiction text about plant biology?

• Plants use sunlight to convert nitrogen and water into carbon dioxide and glucose.

• Plants use moonlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and nitrogen.

• Plants use water to convert carbon dioxide and oxygen into glucose and sunlight.

• Plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Description: Describe the physical characteristics of the main character in the nonfiction narrative provided.

• The main character has brown hair, green eyes, and a tall stature.

• The main character has black hair, hazel eyes, and a muscular build.

• The main character has red hair, brown eyes, and a medium stature.

• The main character has blonde hair, blue eyes, and a short stature.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Chronological order: Arrange the events in the order they occurred as presented in the nonfiction text about the history of the civil rights movement.

• Arrange the events randomly

• Arrange the events in the order they occurred as presented in the nonfiction text about the history of the civil rights movement.

• Arrange the events in reverse order

• Arrange the events in alphabetical order

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Chronological order: Reorder the steps involved in the scientific method as outlined in the given nonfiction text about conducting experiments.

• 1. Ask a question, 2. Skip background research, 3. Construct a hypothesis, 4. Test with an experiment, 5. Analyze the data and draw conclusions, 6. Communicate the results

• 1. Ask a question, 2. Do background research, 3. Make a wild guess, 4. Test with an experiment, 5. Analyze the data and draw conclusions, 6. Communicate the results

• 1. Ask a question, 2. Do background research, 3. Construct a hypothesis, 4. Guess the outcome, 5. Analyze the data and draw conclusions, 6. Communicate the results

• 1. Ask a question, 2. Do background research, 3. Construct a hypothesis, 4. Test with an experiment, 5. Analyze the data and draw conclusions, 6. Communicate the results

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5