Informational Writing Vocabulary Quiz

What is the purpose of the introduction in an informational/explanatory essay?

• To list the sources used

• To provide background information and state the main ideas

• To summarize the supporting details

• To present the conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To list the sources used

• To present the conclusion

• To provide background information

• To summarize the three main points and state the topic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which text structure describes events in order or in steps?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What are supporting details in a body paragraph?

• Opinions based on feelings and experience

• Facts that cannot be proven

• Details provided to support or add to a specific idea

• Quotes from famous people

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the purpose of a hook in writing?

• To present the conclusion

• To summarize the supporting details

• To provide background information

• To grab the reader's attention

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To list the sources used

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis

• To provide supporting details

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To provide a conclusion for the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To list the sources used

• To provide a hook to grab the reader's attention

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the function of transition words in writing?

• To provide a conclusion

• To introduce the topic

• To provide supporting details

• To create a smooth flow between ideas

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the role of a body paragraph in an essay?

• To provide a conclusion

• To introduce the topic

• To provide supporting details and expand on the thesis

• To list the sources used

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the purpose of a title in an essay?

• To provide a conclusion

• To introduce the topic

• To list the sources used

• To give the reader an idea of the content

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D