Understanding Informational Text

What is the main purpose of informational text?

• To entertain readers with a fictional story.

• To educate readers by providing factual information.

• To persuade readers to buy a product.

• To express the author's personal feelings.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of informational text?

• A fairy tale

• A biography

• A how-to article

• A news article

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Descriptive texts primarily focus on:

• Explaining a process step-by-step.

• Convincing the reader to take action.

• Creating vivid images in the reader's mind.

• Reporting on current events.

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What is the purpose of using headings and subheadings in informational text?

• To make the text look more appealing.

• To organize information and make it easier to find.

• To add extra words to the text.

• To entertain the reader.

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of persuasive text?

• It uses vivid descriptions to paint a picture.

• It provides step-by-step instructions.

• It aims to convince the reader to agree with a viewpoint.

• It focuses on explaining a topic in detail.

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A recipe is an example of what type of informational text?

• Expository

• Procedural

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a reliable source of information?

• A peer-reviewed scientific journal

• A reputable encyclopedia

• A blog post by an unknown author

• A textbook from a respected publisher

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What does it mean for informational text to be 'factually accurate'?

• It contains interesting stories.

• It is well-written and engaging.

• It presents information that is true and supported by evidence.

• It uses a lot of technical terms.

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How can diagrams and graphs help readers understand informational text?

• They make the text look more colorful.

• They provide visual representations of information.

• They make the text longer.

• They are only for decoration.

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Which of the following is NOT a common feature of informational text?

• Clear and concise language

• Logical organization

• The use of fictional characters

• The use of text features (headings, subheadings, etc.)

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