Discussion Text Quiz

What is the best definition of a discussion text?

• A text that tells a story with a moral lesson

• A text that presents arguments for and against an issue

• A text that explains how something works step by step

• A text that describes a place, person, or thing in detail

• A text that provides factual information about a topic

What is the main purpose of a discussion text?

• To narrate a story

• To present arguments for and against an issue

• To describe a process

• To entertain the reader

• To instruct someone on how to do something

What is the typical structure of a discussion text?

• Orientation, complication, resolution

• Statement of issue, arguments for and against, conclusion

• Introduction, rising action, climax, resolution

• Title, materials, steps

• General statement, explanation, example

Which of the following is a thinking verb commonly used in discussion texts?

• Jump

• Believe

• Eat

• Run

• Sleep

What is the function of additive conjunctions in discussion texts?

• To show contrast between ideas

• To add information and strengthen an argument

• To indicate a cause-and-effect relationship

• To introduce an example

• To conclude a discussion

Which of the following is an example of an additive conjunction?

• However

• Furthermore

• Although

• Unless

• Despite

What is the main function of contrastive conjunctions in a discussion text?

• To show additional information

• To compare two similar ideas

• To show a difference or contradiction between ideas

• To introduce an example

• To summarize a discussion

Which of the following is an example of a contrastive conjunction?

• Moreover

• Consequently

• However

• Furthermore

• Because

Which tense is commonly used in a discussion text?

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Past perfect tense

• Present continuous tense

Which of the following sentences from a discussion text correctly uses a thinking verb?

• Many scientists believe that climate change is caused by human activities.

• The government built new roads to reduce traffic congestion.

• Farmers grow crops to support their families.

• The teacher gave students extra homework to help them learn.

• The athlete ran faster to win the race.