Nonfiction Review

What text structure is used when the author presents a problem and then offers a solution?

• Problem-Solution

• Cause-Effect

• Compare-Contrast

• Chronological

Answer explanation

The correct text structure used when the author presents a problem and then offers a solution is Problem-Solution. This structure outlines an issue and provides a resolution.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the main idea of the passage about the importance of recycling?

• Recycling is important for reducing waste, conserving resources, and protecting the environment.

• Recycling is only beneficial for the economy

• Recycling has no impact on waste reduction

• Recycling does not contribute to environmental protection

Answer explanation

The main idea of the passage is that recycling is important for reducing waste, conserving resources, and protecting the environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the author's purpose in writing an article about the benefits of exercise?

• The author's purpose is to criticize exercise habits.

• The author's purpose is to inform readers about the benefits of exercise.

• The author's purpose is to discourage readers from exercising.

• The author's purpose is to promote unhealthy lifestyle choices.

Answer explanation

The author's purpose is to inform readers about the benefits of exercise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Based on the clues in the text, what can you infer about the character's feelings?

• The character is feeling happy and excited based on their withdrawn behavior and lack of engagement with others.

• The character is feeling angry and frustrated based on their withdrawn behavior and lack of engagement with others.

• The character is feeling calm and content based on their withdrawn behavior and lack of engagement with others.

• The character is feeling sad and lonely based on their withdrawn behavior and lack of engagement with others.

Answer explanation

The character is feeling sad and lonely based on their withdrawn behavior and lack of engagement with others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Can you summarize the argument made by the author in favor of stricter gun control laws?

• The author argues for stricter gun control laws to reduce gun violence and prevent mass shootings.

• The author argues for stricter gun control laws to increase gun ownership.

• The author argues for stricter gun control laws to support the Second Amendment.

• The author argues for stricter gun control laws to promote hunting.

Answer explanation

The author argues for stricter gun control laws to reduce gun violence and prevent mass shootings.

In the sentence 'The word 'ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time,' what do context clues help you understand about the word 'ephemeral'?

• Lasting for a long time

• Lasting for a very short time

• Permanent

• Temporary

Answer explanation

The context clues in the sentence indicate that 'ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time, making the correct choice 'Lasting for a very short time'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the logical fallacy in the argument: 'If we ban cars, we should also ban bicycles because they both contribute to traffic congestion.'

• False Equivalence

• Circular reasoning

• Ad Hominem

• Slippery slope

Answer explanation

The correct logical fallacy in the argument is False Equivalence, as cars and bicycles are not equivalent in their impact on traffic congestion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What text structure is used when the author compares and contrasts two different types of renewable energy sources?

• Sequential

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

Answer explanation

The correct text structure used when the author compares and contrasts two different types of renewable energy sources is 'Compare and contrast'. This structure highlights the similarities and differences between the two sources.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the main idea of the passage discussing the impact of deforestation on wildlife?

• Deforestation negatively impacts wildlife by causing habitat loss, fragmentation, and disrupting ecosystems.

• Deforestation has no impact on wildlife

• Deforestation leads to increased biodiversity in wildlife

• Deforestation helps in preserving wildlife habitats

Answer explanation

The main idea of the passage is that deforestation negatively impacts wildlife by causing habitat loss, fragmentation, and disrupting ecosystems.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay on the importance of volunteering in the community?

• The author's purpose is to promote a fictional story related to volunteering

• The author's purpose is to persuade readers to volunteer and emphasize the benefits of community service.

• The author's purpose is to inform readers about the history of volunteering

• The author's purpose is to criticize the concept of community service

Answer explanation

The author's purpose is to persuade readers to volunteer and emphasize the benefits of community service.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6