Producing Report Part 1

What is the primary purpose of an information report?

• To persuade the reader

• To tell a fictional story

• To present factual information

• To express personal opinions

What elements should an introduction to an information report typically include?

• Only a hook to grab attention

• An overview and a brief outline of subtopics

• Detailed statistics and examples for each subtopic

• A summary of the entire report

What is a key characteristic of body paragraphs in an information report?

• They should always be exactly three paragraphs long

• Each body paragraph focuses on its own subtopic

• They should primarily contain the author's opinions

• They are only used for providing statistics

What is the main function of the conclusion in an information report?

• To introduce new, related topics for future discussion

• To summarize the learned information without introducing new facts

• To provide a detailed bibliography of all sources

• To offer a personal reflection on the subject matter

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Why is passive voice generally preferred in information reports?

• It makes the report sound more formal.

• It emphasizes the subject of the report rather than the actor.

• It allows for shorter sentences.

• It avoids assigning blame.

Which of the following statements is an opinion rather than a fact?

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.

• It is wonderful that pandas are so cute.

• The Amazon River is the largest river by discharge volume.

What is the primary purpose of using technical vocabulary in an information report?

• To make the report sound more intelligent.

• To communicate with greater clarity and accuracy.

• To confuse readers who are not experts.

• To replace everyday words with more complex ones.

Which type of conjunction is used to show a relationship where one event leads to another?

• Comparing conjunctions

• Adding detail conjunctions

• Cause and effect conjunctions

• Illustrating conjunctions