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Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 10mins
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.
What was the author's purpose in writing the passage?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To humor the reader
To provide description for the reader.
What was the author's purpose in writing this?
To entertain
To inform
To describe
To explain
Which is a topic sentence?
Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.
The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.
The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.
Which is a topic sentence?
Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday
Our meal is very traditional.
What are the supporting details?
My hometown is known for several amazing and natural features.
Fort Lauderdale is noted for its beautiful beaches.
A stunning feature is the natural coral reef located off the coast.
Everyday after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the job Paul might have?
A doctor
A teacher
A construction worker
A basketball coach
You make inferences everyday (not just in reading)
true
false
Bullying is no joke in schools across America. Bullying is when someone seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone else against their will.
The passage above uses what kind of elaborative technique?
Cause & Effect
Scenario
Definition
Statistics
A higher percentage of male than of female students report being physically bullied (6% vs. 4%), whereas a higher percentage of female than of male students reported being the subjects of rumors (18% vs. 9%) and being excluded from activities on purpose (7% vs. 4%)
The passage above uses which TWO (2) elaborative techniques? Select all that apply.
Quotation
Compare & Contrast
Statistic
Anecdote
