Info Text Skills Quiz

Grace, Lily, and Maya are curious about the fascinating life cycle of a butterfly. Can you help them understand the main idea?

• Butterflies are colorful insects.

• The life cycle of a butterfly includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

• Butterflies can be found in many parts of the world.

• Butterflies feed on nectar from flowers.

David and Abigail are discussing the benefits of exercise. Which detail supports the main idea that "Exercise is beneficial for health"?

• Exercise can be done indoors or outdoors.

• Regular exercise helps improve cardiovascular health.

• There are many types of exercise, such as running and swimming.

• Exercise equipment can be expensive.

Imagine you're in a baking competition with Elijah, David, and Ethan. What is the author's purpose in writing a text that explains how to bake a cake?

• To entertain the reader with a story about baking.

• To inform the reader about the steps involved in baking a cake.

• To persuade the reader to bake a cake.

• To describe the history of cake baking.

Evelyn and Noah are having a debate about smoking. If an author writes a text about the dangers of smoking, what can you infer about their viewpoint?

• The author is neutral about smoking.

• The author believes smoking is harmful.

• The author thinks smoking is beneficial.

• The author is indifferent to smoking.

Hey students! Evelyn, Hannah, and Ava are discussing renewable energy. Which argument do you think they would most likely support?

• Renewable energy sources are more expensive than fossil fuels.

• Renewable energy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Fossil fuels are abundant and easy to access.

• Renewable energy sources are unreliable.

Luna and Zoe are discussing the importance of recycling. What is the main idea of their conversation?

• Recycling is a process that involves sorting waste.

• Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

• Many people do not recycle.

• Recycling centers are located in many cities.

Elijah and Aria are discussing how reading regularly can improve vocabulary. Which detail supports this main idea?

• Reading can be done in many different formats, such as books and e-books.

• Reading exposes individuals to new words and phrases.

• Libraries offer a wide range of reading materials.

• Reading is a popular hobby for many people.

Imagine you're in a classroom with Evelyn, Noah, and Benjamin. What do you think the author's purpose is in writing a text that compares different types of renewable energy?

• To entertain the reader with stories about renewable energy.

• To inform the reader about the various types of renewable energy.

• To persuade the reader to use renewable energy.

• To describe the history of renewable energy.

Anika and Mia are discussing the benefits of a plant-based diet. If an author writes a text about this topic, what can you infer about their viewpoint?

• The author is neutral about plant-based diets.

• The author believes a plant-based diet is beneficial.

• The author thinks a plant-based diet is harmful.

• The author is indifferent to plant-based diets.

Abigail and Daniel are debating about the best ways to get around the city. Which argument is most likely to be found in a text advocating for the use of public transportation?

• Public transportation is often crowded and uncomfortable.

• Public transportation can help reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

• Public transportation is less convenient than driving a car.

• Public transportation schedules can be unreliable.