WorksheetsInformational Writing
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 57mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
2.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
3.
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
4.
In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
5.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
6.
This type of writing is usually in chronological order.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
7.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
a)
problem & solution
b)
order & sequence
c)
compare & contrast
d)
cause & effect
8.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
9.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
10.
In informational writing, you will begin with a/an
a)
oreo cookie :)
b)
introduction.
c)
conclusion.
d)
body paragraph
11.
When writing an informational text, the next thing you will write after the introductory paragraph is
a)
the conclusion.
b)
counterclaim
c)
body paragraph 1.
12.
The body will include _________________details about the topic.
a)
several
b)
one
c)
your choice of
13.
How many paragraphs - minimum - should an informational essay be?
a)
two
b)
four
c)
three
d)
five
14.
What are transitions used for?
a)
Support your evidence
b)
Guide your through the reading
c)
help add depth
d)
support your thesis
15.
What type of sentence always starts a body paragraph?
a)
DRAPES sentence
b)
Supporting Detail
c)
Topic Sentence
d)
Restated Thesis
16.
The first step of the writing process is the
a)
Prewrite
b)
Edit
c)
Peer Conference
d)
Revise
17.
What is the purpose of the thesis?
a)
To introduce the reader to what you are writing.
b)
To waste space until you think of something to write.
c)
to ramble on about nothing in general.
d)
To trick you into thinking it is a narrative.
18.
What is the most effective way to write a conclusion?
a)
Just stop writing.
b)
Restate the thesis.
c)
Add additional non-related information.
d)
Try to confuse the reader
19.
What types of words are these: consequently, therefore, In addition, because ?
a)
adverbs
b)
conjunctions
c)
synonyms
d)
transitions
20.
What is the name of the first part of an expository essay ?
a)
narrative
b)
conclusion
c)
Hook/thesis
d)
climax
21.
An expository essay is responsible for doing what?
a)
Convincing
b)
Persuading
c)
Narrating
d)
Explaining
22.
All sentences in an expository essay should be the same length.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
What is the maximum score you can receive on an expository essay?
a)
Two
b)
Four
c)
Three
d)
One Hundred
24.
the breakdown
a)
analysis
b)
analyze
c)
support
d)
text
25.
to quote or mention
a)
cite
b)
textual evidence
c)
summary
d)
phrase
26.
using information to make a logical conclusion
a)
infer
b)
determine
c)
refine
d)
develop
27.
to back up
a)
support
b)
supporting ideas
c)
convey
28.
information that backs up a point or claim
a)
supporting ideas
b)
summary
c)
distinctions
d)
sentence
29.
written proof; evidence that backs up a claim or point
a)
textual evidence
b)
reasoning
c)
argument
d)
content
30.
the main point of a text
a)
central idea
b)
topic
c)
purpose
d)
opinion
31.
to create in writing
a)
compose
b)
phrase
c)
refine
d)
explain
32.
to make known
a)
convey
b)
develop
c)
advance
d)
explain
33.
to use information to make a decision
a)
determine
b)
support
c)
respond
d)
portray
34.
changing or growing; progress
a)
development
b)
connotation
c)
relevant
d)
mood
35.
presenting information in a factual manner without personal opinion or judgment
a)
objective
b)
specific
c)
allusion
d)
omniscient
36.
a brief statement of the main points of a text
a)
summary
b)
paragraph
c)
literal
d)
topic
37.
the universal or global moral or message of a text
a)
theme
b)
concept
c)
position
d)
version
38.
comparing based on similar relationships
a)
analogies
b)
comparisons
c)
denotation
d)
advantage
39.
sections, groups, classifications
a)
categories
b)
connections
c)
medium
d)
supporting ideas
40.
looking for similarities and differences
a)
comparisons
b)
distinctions
c)
structure
d)
conflict
41.
relationships or similarities
a)
connections
b)
reflections
c)
inference
d)
position
42.
differences
a)
distinctions
b)
conflict
c)
disadvantage
d)
argument
43.
something that happens
a)
events
b)
facts
c)
research
d)
technical
44.
something you think
a)
ideas
b)
mood
c)
tone
d)
claim
45.
people or members
a)
individuals
b)
key
c)
role
d)
point of view
46.
taken from
a)
drawn
b)
determine
c)
denotation
d)
content
47.
exactly stated
a)
explicit
b)
in detail
c)
acknowledge
d)
claim
48.
hint or reference to another story or text
a)
allusion
b)
concpt
c)
version
d)
delineate
49.
the emotional or implied meaning of a word
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
c)
particular
d)
concept
50.
the literal, or dictionary, definition of a word
a)
denotation
b)
connotation
c)
objective
d)
supporting idea
51.
having a symbolic, not literal, meaning
a)
figurative
b)
in detail
c)
limited
d)
version
52.
the strict meaning of words
a)
literal
b)
figurative
c)
technial
d)
point of view
53.
the feeling or emotion that is created in the reader
a)
mood
b)
tone
c)
purpose
d)
opinion
54.
the attitude of a writer toward an audience or subject
a)
tone
b)
purpose
c)
interpretation
d)
idea
55.
a section of text that usually deals with a single idea
a)
paragraph
b)
sentence
c)
structure
d)
central idea
56.
a group of words that expresses a complete thought
a)
sentence
b)
phrase
c)
idea
d)
theme
57.
proof or confirmation
a)
evidence
b)
textual evidence
c)
reasoning
d)
fact
58.
restricted or controlled
a)
limited
b)
omniscient
c)
denotation
d)
literal
59.
the position from which someone or something is observed
a)
point of view
b)
acknowledge
c)
video
d)
objective
60.
the reason why something is done or created
a)
purpose
b)
advantage
c)
theme
d)
research
61.
How many ideas should be included in a thesis?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
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