7th DA Review - Informational Text

Read the following passage and paraphrase it: "The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, marking the passage of time."

• The sun sets in the east and rises in the west, indicating the flow of time.

• The sun appears in the east in the morning and disappears in the west in the evening, showing the progression of time.

• The sun moves from west to east, showing the passage of time.

• The sun's movement from east to west is unrelated to time.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6D

What is the main idea of the following statement? "Recycling helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect the environment."

• Recycling is a waste of time.

• Recycling is beneficial for the environment.

• Recycling is expensive.

• Recycling is only about conserving resources.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8D.I

Which of the following is an example of a reference in a text?

• A list of ingredients in a recipe.

• A citation of a book in a research paper.

• A description of a character in a novel.

• A summary of a chapter.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8D.II

Identify the organizational pattern used in the following text: "First, gather all ingredients. Next, mix them together. Finally, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes."

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

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TEKS.ELA.7.8D.III

How does the use of a chronological text structure contribute to the author's purpose in a historical article?

• It confuses the reader about the sequence of events.

• It helps the reader understand the sequence of historical events.

• It makes the article more entertaining.

• It provides a detailed analysis of each event.

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TEKS.ELA.7.9B

Summarize the following text: "The rainforests are home to a vast number of species. They provide oxygen and help regulate the Earth's climate."

• Rainforests are unimportant to the Earth's climate.

• Rainforests are home to many species and help regulate the climate.

• Rainforests only provide oxygen.

• Rainforests are dangerous places.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6D

What is the thesis of the following paragraph? "Exercise is essential for maintaining good health. It helps control weight, improves mood, and boosts energy."

• Exercise is a waste of time.

• Exercise is essential for maintaining good health by controlling weight and boosting mood and energy.

• Exercise is only for athletes.

• Exercise is not necessary for everyone.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8D.I

Identify the organizational pattern in the following text: "The book is divided into sections on mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians."

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Classification

• Chronological order

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TEKS.ELA.7.8D.III

How does the use of a problem-solution text structure contribute to the author's purpose in an article about pollution?

• It highlights the severity of the problem without offering solutions.

• It provides a clear understanding of the problem and suggests ways to solve it.

• It makes the article more confusing.

• It focuses only on the solutions without explaining the problem.

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TEKS.ELA.7.9B

Paraphrase the following sentence: "The library is a place where people can read, study, and borrow books."

• The library is a place to buy books.

• The library is a location for reading, studying, and borrowing books.

• The library is a place to play games.

• The library is a place to watch movies.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6D