Informative Essay Multiple Choice Worksheet

What is the primary purpose of an informative essay?

• To tell a fictional story

• To teach readers about a specific topic

• To argue a personal opinion

• To describe a personal experience

When choosing a topic for an informative essay, which is the MOST important consideration?

• Picking the longest topic

• Choosing something only you care about

• Selecting a subject that might interest others

• Picking the first thing you think of

Which of the following is NOT considered a reliable research source?

• Encyclopedia

• Library books

• Random internet blogs

• Trusted websites recommended by teachers

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main purpose of creating an outline before writing?

• To make the essay look longer

• To organize your thoughts and ideas

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid writing complete sentences

A strong introduction should do which of the following?

• Be boring and straightforward

• Tell the entire story of the essay

• Make readers want to keep reading

• Use complicated language

When writing body paragraphs, what is the BEST approach?

• Mix up all your ideas randomly

• Focus on one main idea per paragraph

• Write the longest paragraphs possible

• Copy information directly from sources

Why are transition words important in an informative essay?

• They make the essay look longer

• They help connect ideas smoothly

• They are not important

• They replace punctuation

What does "revise and edit" mean in the writing process?

• Throw away your first draft

• Check for spelling and make sentences clear

• Give up on writing

• Copy someone else's work

Which strategy helps make descriptive language more effective?

• Using the most complicated words possible

• Giving clear examples

• Writing the shortest sentences

• Avoiding details

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the most important attitude a young writer should have?

• Being afraid of making mistakes

• Giving up easily

• Being proud of writing and practicing

• Copying other people's work

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3