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1.

Words or phrases that divide an epository text into smaller parts.

a)

Subheading

b)

Heading

c)

Title

d)

Caption

2.

Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.

a)

therefore, cause, effect, consequently

b)

later, then, next, Monday

c)

similar, different, common, on the other hand

d)

possibility, struggle, hope, problem

3.

Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.

a)

next, after, then, first, last

b)

struggle, promise, problem, solution

c)

consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

d)

similar, common, compare, contrast

4.

Choose the clue words that indicate sequential order.

a)

first, next, finally, 8:30, after

b)

cause, effect, as a result of, because

c)

problem, solution, promise, struggle

d)

compare, contrast, similar, different

5.

Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests. They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing. As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

problem and solution

d)

chronological

6.

Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown. The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

description

d)

cause and effect

7.

the words "best" or "worst" often indicate

a)

problem/solution

b)

opinion

c)

fact

d)

repetition

8.

What is a caption?

a)

A sentence that explains a picture

b)

An image

c)

A key vocabulary word

d)

A main idea

9.

Where do you find the caption?

a)

On the last page of the book

b)

In the table of contents

c)

Under/Next to an image

10.

Where can you find a table of contents?

a)

Middle of a book

b)

End of a book

c)

Beginning of a book

11.

Where can you find an index?

a)

Front of a book

b)

back of a book

c)

middle of a book

12.

A _________ is a line drawing that explains the parts of something.

a)

section

b)

heading

c)

subheading

d)

diagram

13.

When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:

a)

There are a lot of cows in Texas.

b)

There are many different, varied parts of Texas.

c)

Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.

d)

There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.

14.

It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now.
The Summary of this passage is:

a)

Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.

b)

The camels were swatting flies with their tails.

c)

It was really hot at the zoo.

d)

Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.

15.

Right now Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.
The Summary of this passage is:

a)

Jason really wanted to play third base.

b)

Jason was the best player on his team.

c)

Jason had trouble catching ground balls.

d)

Jason was too lazy to practice.

16.

What is the purpose of the heading?

a)

To tell us what the passage will be about

b)

To tell us that the passage will be about the return of Kelly to Earth

c)

To show us how Kelly looks like

17.

What is the purpose of the photograph?

a)

To show us that Kelly has returned to Earth

b)

To show us how Kelly looks like

c)

To show us an astronaut

18.

Which text structure tells about events in time order?

a)

Main Idea and Details

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Chronological Order

19.

Which text structure might use these signal words? ISSUE, SOLVE, THEREFORE, AS A RESULT

a)

Main Idea and Details

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Chronological

20.

Parker Rogers’ life changed when he was told he

had epilepsy at the age of 9. He was having seizures

on almost a daily basis.

It was so difficult for him because he could no

longer attend school and very seldom saw his friends.

What would be the best heading for this section?

a)

A Young Boy

b)

Daily Problems

c)

No More School

d)

The Challenge of Epilepsy

21.

Which idea is supported by the timeline?

a)

Help can come from unlikely sources.

b)

Parker became frustrated with his challenges.

c)

Toby was glad to have Parker as a friend.

d)

It is difficult to raise money.

22.

The brain is a special organ that controls the entire body. It is also where our thinking and emotions come from.

Why does the author include this graphic?

a)

To ensure the reader knows where the brain is located

b)

To show how doctors can help patients with epilepsy

c)

To help the reader visualize brain activity

23.

Epilepsy is a health condition that can be caused by a brain injury or many other reasons. The brain doesn’t send normal signals, and it causes seizures. A seizure is when the body has uncontrollable actions or sensations. Some seizures last for a few seconds up to a few minutes.

What would be the best heading for this section?

a)

The Human Brain

b)

A Difficult Health Condition

c)

Facts About Health

d)

All About Health

24.

This article is about the increase in students using the internet. What is the purpose of the text feature in the yellow box?

a)

To show the number of teens using the internet

b)

To persuade the reader to use the internet

c)

To add color and make the article pretty

d)

To persuade the reader to make a Facebook page

25.

What purpose would this have in an article about tourism in Antarctica?

a)

It helps readers visualize the changes in tourist numbers from 1992 until 2008

b)

It helps tourists decide when to visit Antarctica

c)

It gives reasons not to visit Antarctica in the winter.

d)

It informs the reader of reasons to visit Antarctica.

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