Practice Sheet

The first paragraph usually contains....

• The author's personal opinion

• A summary of the author's life

• Historical context of the passage

• Main idea of the passage

What is the main purpose of the author in writing his article?

• To confuse the audience

• To hide important information

• To inform, persuade, entertain, or educate the audience

• To bore the readers

Which one is the factual question?

• 'What are the main causes of climate change?'

• 'How do you feel about climate change?'

• 'What is the author's opinion on climate change?'

• 'Why is climate change a controversial topic?'

Which statement does represent a negative question?

• Where do you want to go for a walk?

• Do you like ice cream?

• I am hungry.

• When is your birthday?

Why did the author choose to focus on a particular topic?

• Relevance to target audience

• Personal interest of the author

• Random selection

• Peer pressure

How does the main idea relate to the overall theme of the passage?

• The main idea is briefly mentioned but not explored in the passage's theme.

• The main idea is unrelated to the overall theme of the passage.

• The main idea is essential in building and reinforcing the overall theme of the passage.

• The main idea contradicts the overall theme of the passage.

What evidence supports the main idea of the passage?

• Unrelated facts

• Personal opinions

• Emotional anecdotes

• Evidence such as specific examples, direct quotes, statistical data, or logical reasoning supports the main idea of the passage.

What can be inferred about the main topic based on the information provided?

• The main topic is irrelevant

• The main topic is too broad

• The main topic is not mentioned

• The main topic can be inferred by analyzing the provided information and identifying the central theme or subject discussed.

What impact does the main purpose of the text have on the reader?

• The main purpose of the text can cause drowsiness in the reader.

• The main purpose of the text can lead to confusion in the reader.

• The main purpose of the text can evoke curiosity, empathy, or critical thinking in the reader.

• The main purpose of the text can induce hunger in the reader.

What is the significance of including factual questions in the article?

• It discourages learning, reduces reader interest, and lacks credibility.

• It confuses readers, decreases credibility, and limits engagement.

• It adds credibility, engages readers, and provides learning opportunities.

• It overwhelms readers, hinders engagement, and limits educational value.