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TYPES OF TEXTS

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of text is a dictionary?

a)

informative

b)

persuasive

c)

instructive

2.

What type of text is a recipe?

a)

descriptive

b)

persuasive

c)

instructive

3.

What type of text is an estate agent's leaflet?

a)

descriptive

b)

persuasive

c)

instructive

4.

What type of text is a college prospectus (guide to courses)?

a)

informative

b)

persuasive

c)

instructive

5.

what time of text is a story book/ novel?

a)

instructive

b)

descriptive

c)

persuasive

6.

what time of text is a car manual?

a)

descriptive

b)

persuasive

c)

instructive

7.

what type of text is a travel brochure?

a)

informative

b)

persuasive

c)

instructive

8.

What type of text gives facts, information or news?

a)

descriptive

b)

informative

c)

persuasive

9.
What is the purpose of a persuasive text?
a)
to get you to do something
b)
to give you directions
c)
to tell you a story
d)
to give you facts
10.
What kind of text is this?
a)
persuasive
b)
informative
c)
instructive
d)
descriptive
11.
If a text has both facts and opinions, what kind of text is it?
a)
instructive
b)
informative
c)
persuasive
d)
descriptive
12.

What is the purpose of the historical recount text?

a)

to inform the historical past events

b)

to describe the historical experience

c)

to explain how to appreciate the past

d)

to retell the personal experience

13.
If a text has only facts, what kind of text is it?
a)
instructive
b)
informative
c)
descriptive
d)
persuasive
14.
What kind of text is this?
a)
instructive
b)
informative
c)
descriptive
d)
persuasive
15.

What is the purpose of informative text?

a)

To persuade you to buy something.

b)

To describe how a scene might look in a novel.

c)

To provide clear facts about something.

d)

To tell you how to do something.

16.
What kind of text is this?
a)
Instructive
b)
Informative
17.
Which text tells you how to do something?
a)
instructive
b)
informative
18.

True or False.


Text Structure is how a text is organized

a)

True

b)

False

19.

We’re giving the first 100 people to buy from our just launched summer collection a $25 gift card. If you want to be one of the lucky few, get on it now!

What type of text is that?

a)

Informative

b)

Narrative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Argumentative

20.

Which type of sentence that aim to persuade readers?

a)

Run is move at a speed faster than a walk.

b)

The giant ate them all, so that she could run further.

c)

You are not allowed to run in the class!

d)

I believe that we should ban all of running activities at the school.

21.

The pencil lead is a mixture of graphite and clay. The more clay in the mixture makes the lead harder. The harder the lead means a higher number on the pencil. Harder lead makes a lighter mark, the softer the lead it will make a darker mark.

What type of text is that?

a)

Informative

b)

Narrative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Argumentative

22.

Who else wants to look great on the beach this summer? For 24 hours, our VIP text subscribers can get 15% off all home gym equipment. Your beach body awaits you!

What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To inform something

b)

To entertain readers

c)

To persuade readers

d)

To argue something

23.

OCEAN TRIP!

1 ticket, 2 recreation park: SeaWorld and Samudra!

Very cheap, isn't it? You can save more money!

Let's go join us!

What type of text is that?

a)

Informative

b)

Narrative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Argumentative

24.

Which type of sentence that aim to entertain readers?

a)

Low voice is to speak more quietly.

b)

The sound of the giant's footsteps is so loud.

c)

Keep your voice low!

d)

I believe that lower voice adds credibility to the speech.

25.

Thousand of people work in Chicago's government. You probably see the mayor on television and you see other government workers in your community. If you see police officer or a crossing guard, they are government workers. They are safety workers and they are part of a system that helps everyone in the city. Thousands of people work everyday to keep you safe, make sure you have water and other services.

What type of text is that?

a)

Informative

b)

Narrative

c)

Persuasive

d)

Argumentative

26.

What is the purpose of an in-flight emergency leaflet?

a)

To instruct people of procedures and advise of what to do in an emergency

b)

To persuade people to buy in-flight snacks

c)

To entertain people during the flight