Free Printable Informational Reading and Writing Review

1.

A (a) is the main argument made by the author which will also be supported byreasons and evidence.

2.

What are the components of a well-written essay? Select all that apply.

a)

introductory paragraph

b)

body paragraphs

c)

concluding paragraph

3.

The author's attitude toward the subject is called

a)

rhetoric

b)

tone

c)

relevance

d)

inference

4.

a word or phrase that links different ideas

a)

transition

b)

context

c)

supporting details

d)

body paragraph

5.

True or false: You need two evidence and two elaboration/explanation sentences per body paragraph.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Expository writing is _____________?

a)

informational writing

b)

fictional writing

7.

Moves the reader from one paragraph/idea to the next.

a)

transition

b)

reasons

c)

thesis

8.

A statement that can be proven

a)

claim

b)

anecdote

c)

fact

d)

central idea

9.

Wraps up a paragraph or piece of writing.

a)

closing sentence

b)

detail sentence

c)

topic sentence

10.

Subject of the writing in a word or two.

a)

hook

b)

topic

c)

cite

11.

a short story told to illustrate an idea

a)

anecdote

b)

hook

c)

introduction

d)

thesis

12.

What are the components of a well-written essay? Select all that apply.

a)

introductory paragraph

b)

body paragraphs

c)

concluding paragraph

13.

analyzes the relationship between ideas in a text, both similarities and differences.

a)

Propel the Action

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

14.

Moves the reader from one paragraph/idea to the next.

a)

transition

b)

reasons

c)

thesis

15.

What are the three parts of an essay introduction?

a)

hook/lead, body paragraph, concluding paragraph

b)

hook/lead, explanation/background, thesis statement

c)

beginning, middle, ending

d)

characters, setting, plot

16.

The purpose of informational writing is to ________________.

a)

tell a story.

b)

convince the reader to take an action or change an opinion.

c)

explain or inform the reader.

17.

When there is not enough rain over a long period of time, a drought occurs. This is an example of __________________.

a)

problem/solution

b)

cause/effect

c)

description

d)

sequence

18.

Dogs are great companions; however, cats are more independent and they don't need walks several times a day. This is an example of ______________________ writing.

a)

cause/effect

b)

problem/solution

c)

compare/contrast

d)

description

19.

I followed my grandmother's recipe for her famous chocolate cake, and everyone loved it. A recipe is an example of ___________________ writing.

a)

problem/solution

b)

compare/contrast

c)

sequence

d)

narrative

20.

Expository writing is _____________?

a)

informational text

b)

fictional text

21.

The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of the following elements can be used as a hook to grab the reader's attention?

a)

a quotation

b)

a question for the reader to ask themself

c)

A strong fact or statistic

d)

All of the above

23.

The first sentence of each body paragraph needs to refer back to your ______________.

a)

hook

b)

conclusion

c)

transition

d)

thesis

24.

What word/phrase should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph?

a)

Exclamation

b)

transition

c)

Noun

d)

prepositional phrase

25.

What is the purpose of an informational writing?

a)

entertain

b)

argue

c)

persuade

d)

inform

26.

Informational Texts should tell a story to the reader.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Informational texts may include fictional characters.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What is written first when you start writing an informal letter?

a)

Opening salutation

b)

Body block

c)

Address block

d)

Closing salutation

29.

Which of these is not in the introduction?

a)

Hook

b)

Thesis Statement

c)

Concluding/Transition

d)

Topic Sentence

30.

Which of the following is not an attention getter/ hook strategy that we reviewed in class?

a)

Provide Background Information

b)

Personal

Anecdote

c)

Call to action

31.

What is a thesis statement? Check all that apply.

a)

What the essay is about

b)

A clear, specific statement of what you plan to share in your paper.

c)

A summary of the introduction

d)

A transition statement from one idea to the next

e)

Not important

32.

True or false: You need two evidence and two elaboration/explanation sentences per body paragraph.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

True or false, the following sentence is an elaboration sentence: According to the text, in order to see the Northern Lights, you need a clear, dark sky.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

True or False: The thesis should be used as a road map and or outline for the rest of your paper.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

How do you write a thesis statement? Select all that apply.

a)

Narrow or identify our topic

b)

Identify your focus by examining the prompt.

c)

Include a summary of reasons that will help keep your paper focused & organized

d)

Turn the prompt into a quest.ion

36.

The components of a body paragraph are:

a)

topic sentence

b)

evidence sentence

c)

elaboration sentence

d)

concluding/transition sentence

e)

thesis statement

37.

The conclusion strategies we covered in class are

a)

Circle back to the introduction

b)

suggest results or consequences

c)

provide a summary of the main points

d)

restate the thesis

38.

True or false, the following sentence is an elaboration sentence: The reader can see that the results are an amazing display of color across the sky.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

An expository prompt might ask you to (select all that apply):

a)

Compare & contrast

b)

Explain cause & effect

c)

Describe

d)

Convince a reader that your viewpoint is true

40.

True or False: You can include your opinions in Expository/Informational Writing

a)

True

b)

False

41.

What is the primary way to maintain your focus in an expository/informational essay?

a)

Include statements of facts in your essay.

b)

Making sure that you have a strong conclusion that leaves an impression on the reader.

c)

Developing a strong thesis statement and using it as an outline as you write.

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

42.

Choose the best transition word to insert in the sentence that shows contrast: Everyone knows that using a cellphone in class , ____________ most people still do it.

a)

However

b)

similarly

c)

as a result

d)

therefore

43.

Which of the following shows the basic structure of an essay?

a)

introduction - body paragraphs - conclusion

b)

introduction - body paragraphs - citation

c)

hook - citation - conclusion

d)

topic sentence - evidence - analysis

44.

Find the central idea.

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business

a)

Being a clown isn't all fun and games.

b)

Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

c)

Rodeos are exciting.

d)

Clowns are good at riding bulls.

45.

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.
This author belives that:

a)

Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

b)

Gorillas are mean animals

c)

Gorillas don't like other animals.

46.

Which is considered evidence?

a)

Statistics

b)

Data

c)

Direct Quotes

d)

All of three of these examples

47.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.

What does the author want you to learn about the passage?

a)

We can taste only sweet things.

b)

We taste through our nose.

c)

Taste buds are found in different places.

48.

What are some informational text features?

a)

Headings/Subheadings

b)

Bolded or Italicized Vocabulary

c)

Sidebars with Additional Information

d)

Visual Representations (Tables or Graphs)

49.

How do captions help us understand pictures/photos?

a)

describe and explain the illustrations

b)

they tell the title

c)

tell the meaning

50.

What is a heading?

a)

the meaning of an important word

b)

a kind of summary

c)

a feature that tells the reader what the section is about

51.

What is an allusion?

a)

A description of the character, usually found in the exposition of a text.

b)

A summary of the text or story.

c)

A brief reference in a text to a story, character, or event that readers may be familiar with.

d)

A detailed account of an event in a text or story.

52.

restate the meaning of something in different words; it alters the exact wording of the source and transmits its ideas or information without evaluation or interpretation

a)

summarize

b)

key ideas

c)

paraphrase

d)

controlling idea

53.

to reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main idea. Note: It is still important to attribute these ideas to the original source.

a)

paraphrase

b)

summarize

c)

key ideas

d)

controlling idea

54.

important ideas throughout a work that support the central message, theme, tone, etc.

a)

thesis

b)

controlling idea

c)

text structure

d)

key ideas

55.

Check all that apply:

any characteristic of the text outside the main body of the text that helps convey meaning

a)

graphic feature

b)

text structure

c)

text feature

d)

print feature

56.

What genre is informational text?

a)

Fiction

b)

Non-Fiction

c)

Fantasy

d)

Fiction-Non

57.

What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

a)

Chronological

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

58.

It is fun to read about chimpanzees. All wild chimpanzees live in Africa. They live mostly in thick rain forests and in woodlands. There are two types.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Descriptive

c)

Sequence

d)

Problem & Solution

59.

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits. Oranges and lemons are also similar because they both grow on trees. They are different because one is orange and one is yellow. they also have very different tastes.

a)

Order & Sequence

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Descriptive

d)

Compare & Contrast

60.

Why do we study non-fiction text structure?

a)

We try to understand the lesson the author has learned.

b)

To learn how to gain information from reading factual information.

c)

All stories have different characters and settings.

d)

Because teachers like to bore us.

61.

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

62.

Which type of text structure describes events in sequential order?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Sequence

d)

Descriptive

63.

What text structure organizes the text by explaining how things are alike and different?

a)

cause and effect

b)

sequence

c)

compare and contrast

d)

description

64.

What is the author's purpose for informational text?

a)

to explain

b)

to inform

c)

to teach

d)

all of the above

65.

Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries. Thousand of people get sick with Malaria every year. Because Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, one way to help solve the problem is for people to use mosquito nets over their beds. If the mosquitoes cannot get to the people, they cannot infect them!

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Sequence

66.

To make a yummy smoothie, first put some milk in a blender. Then add a banana and some frozen berries such as strawberries and blueberries. You may also want to add some grapes. Next, turn your blender to its lowest setting and gradually increase the speed until everything is blended. Then pour it into a glass and enjoy!

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Sequence

67.

Electricity can flow through some kinds of materials, but not through others. Materials that electricity can flow through are called conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastics, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Sequence

68.

When a family of beavers wants to construct a dam across a river, they begin by using their teeth to cut down trees. Then they drag the trees to the river where they construct the dam from the bottom up. They continue to add more trees, branches, and mud until the top of the dam is above the water.

a)

Compre & Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Sequence

69.

The capybara is the world's largest rodents. Capybaras can weigh up to 145 pounds. They love the water and spend most of their time in swamps, ponds, and rivers. If you want to see a capybara in the wild, you will need to go to Central or South America.

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Sequence

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Description

70.

What is author's purpose?

a)

Author's purpose is what a specific text is about.

b)

Author's purpose is the primary reason for which an author is writing a text.

c)

Author's purpose is what the author is writing about.

d)

Author's purpose is how a text is organized.

71.

How would you define "text structure?"

a)

Text structure is anything extra that has been added to a text that will help the reader better comprehend the text.

b)

Text structure is what a text is mainly about.

c)

Text structure is the way a text is organized.

72.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the "main idea?"

a)

The main idea is the main message that the author is trying to convey to his/her audience.

b)

The main idea includes all of the facts that are expressed within a text.

c)

The main idea is the reason why an author composes a specific text.

d)

t

73.

Which of the following could be considered a "text feature?" Check all that apply.

a)

Title

b)

Subheading

c)

Map

d)

Fact box

74.

What is the purpose of including "text features" in an informational text? Check all that apply.

a)

Text features are included to help the reader better comprehend what the text is about.

b)

Text features are included to help the reader better visualize what the text is about.

c)

Text features are included to add color to a text.

75.

What "text structure" would be most appropriate for an author wanting to give steps on how to do something?

a)

chronological order

b)

process or procedural

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

76.

Which of the following best describes a "supporting detail?"

a)

A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

b)

A supporting detail is an author's opinion that is included within a text.

c)

A supporting detail is the main message that the author is trying to convey.

77.

Which answer best describes an informational text?

a)

written text with the primary purpose of providing information for a specific audience

b)

written text intended to entertain a specific audience

c)

written text with the purpose of explaining something that has occurred in history

d)

written text with the purpose persuading a specific audience to think a certain way

78.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

a)

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

b)

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

c)

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

d)

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

79.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

a)

There are many landfills available for waste.

b)

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

c)

Clean jars before recycling them.

d)

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

80.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

a)

She has a really cute monkey named Boots.

b)

Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.

c)

Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

d)

She usually stops Swiper from swiping.

81.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.

a)

She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.

b)

Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good.

c)

Elle really likes to socialize and have fun.

d)

Out of all of the things, Elle loves her dog, Bruiser, the most.

82.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

a)

The pros live the good life.

b)

People like professional football players make a lot of money.

c)

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their skills.

d)

All of us can be professional athletes.

83.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

a)

It's best to just cook food at home.

b)

A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

c)

McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

d)

Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

84.

What are supporting details?

a)

Words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea.

b)

Words, phrases or sentences that tell you the main idea

c)

Descriptive words that provide imagery.

85.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

a)

He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

b)

He sleeps all day long.

c)

He runs away when you sweep the floor.

d)

He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

86.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

a)

We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

b)

Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

c)

It's my least favorite class.

d)

Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

87.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs.

a)

Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside.

b)

Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom.

c)

They're both pets that people have.

d)

Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't.

88.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

a)

Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

b)

An elephant can live as long as 65 years.

c)

Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.

89.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

a)

Their face paint hides their true identity.

b)

People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."

c)

There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.

d)

They makes fun balloon animals.

90.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

a)

It tastes really good.

b)

Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

c)

You can find many artificial additives in candy.

d)

Eating too much candy can give you cavities.

91.

In your own words, give the definition of Cite.

(a)

92.

Textual Evidence

a)

Things discovered by a detective

b)

Texts that have evidence

c)

A piece of proof that shows something is true found within in a text

d)

A piece of proof that shows something is true

93.

Textual Evidence

a)

Things discovered by a detective

b)

Texts that have evidence

c)

A piece of proof that shows something is true found within in a text

d)

A piece of proof that shows something is true

94.

Support in an informational text is:

a)

Facts that back up the claim

b)

Facts within in an essay

c)

Facts that back up the claim

d)

Facts

95.

Analysis means...

a)

The structure of a text

b)

The process of separating things

c)

Deep thinking

d)

A detailed explanation of a researched topic

96.

Give the definition of Explicit as it is used in a text:

(a)

97.

Inference

a)

Jumping to conclusions

b)

Coming to the correct answer based on information given by the author

c)

Eliminating information based on facts

d)

An educated guess

98.

Central Idea

a)

The center of the author's ideas

b)

The theme of a text

c)

The unifying element of a text

d)

The author's thought process

99.

Supporting Ideas

a)

An idea that does not expand, explain, and confirm the claim of the paragraph

b)

The claim of the paragraph

c)

Cool ideas

d)

An idea that expands, explains, and confirms the claim of the paragraph

100.

What is an objective summary?

a)

A statement that is not influenced by personal feelings

b)

A book report with a lot of details on a certain subject

c)

Short and to the point, not a lot of details.

d)

A long statement that is not influenced by personal feelings

101.

Connections

a)

A feeling you have for a person

b)

A relationship that links two or more ideas

c)

A supplier of a good

d)

The act or state of connecting

102.

Distinctions

a)

An excellence that sets something apart

b)

A difference between similar individuals, ideas, and events

c)

When the all the dinosaurs died

d)

Decisions made by the author

103.

Individuals

a)

A person of a specific kind

b)

A single person

c)

Multiple people

d)

No people

104.

Ideas

a)

Whatever is known

b)

An aim or purpose

c)

A formulated thought or suggestion

d)

The central meaning of something

105.

Events

a)

A planned social occasion

b)

Several particular contest that make up a sporting event

c)

A thing that happens, especially one of importance

d)

Something that is not planned

106.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

107.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

a)

Jenny got sick.

b)

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

c)

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

d)

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

108.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

a)

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

b)

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

109.

(1) Before Julia Child was a world-famous chef and the star of TV shows, she did top-secret work for the U.S. government. Child wanted to join the Women’s Army Corps during World War II, but couldn’t because she was too tall. She instead joined the OSS. The OSS was a government group that eventually became the Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.).

(2) Child began her OSS career as a typist in Washington, D.C. Her education and experience soon got her a job as a top-secret researcher who worked for the head of the OSS. His name was William J. Donavon.

(3) She went on to work for a group that was working on a way to keep sharks away from torpedoes that were aimed at enemy submarines. She then worked for the OSS in Sri Lanka and China before marrying Paul Cushing Child, who introduced her to fine food, putting her on the path that led her to fame.

How does the author develop the main idea of this article?

a)

By explaining how Julia Child became interested in cooking

b)

By describing the kinds of work Julia Child did for the OSS

c)

By saying that William J. Donavon was the head of the OSS

d)

By mentioning that Julia Child starred on television shows

110.

(1) Before Julia Child was a world-famous chef and the star of TV shows, she did top-secret work for the U.S. government. Child wanted to join the Women’s Army Corps during World War II, but couldn’t because she was too tall. She instead joined the OSS. The OSS was a government group that eventually became the Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.).

(2) Child began her OSS career as a typist in Washington, D.C. Her education and experience soon got her a job as a top-secret researcher who worked for the head of the OSS. His name was William J. Donavon.

(3) She went on to work for a group that was working on a way to keep sharks away from torpedoes that were aimed at enemy submarines. She then worked for the OSS in Sri Lanka and China before marrying Paul Cushing Child, who introduced her to fine food, putting her on the path that led her to fame.

Which of the following best explains the central idea of this article?

a)

Julia Child worked as a top-secret researcher before becoming a famous chef.

b)

Julia Child was a typist for the OSS before she became a top-secret researcher.

c)

Julia Child’s husband, Paul Cushing Child, encouraged her to become a chef.

d)

Julia Child worked in different countries when she was a top-secret researcher.

111.

(1) Though forks were first used in China thousands of years ago, it took a long time for them to make their way to what is now the United States.

(2) Ancient Greeks began using forks after the Chinese. However, they did not use forks for eating. They used them for serving food. From Greece, forks moved to the Roman Empire. Romans first used long forks for cooking and serving. By the 300s, they began using table forks to feed themselves.

(3) The table fork spread from there to what is now the Middle East and Turkey, before arriving in Italy and becoming popular in the 1000s. It stayed popular in southern Europe, but was not used much in northern Europe until it first became popular in France and Spain in the 1700s.

(4) The table fork arrived in England from France before making its way to the North American colonies, where it first became popular shortly before the American Revolution.

What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

a)

Roman forks were longer than Greek and Chinese forks.

b)

Forks arrived in Greece after being invented in China.

c)

The fork changed after arriving in the Roman Empire.

d)

The Greeks began using forks long before the Romans did.

112.

(1) Though forks were first used in China thousands of years ago, it took a long time for them to make their way to what is now the United States.

(2) Ancient Greeks began using forks after the Chinese. However, they did not use forks for eating. They used them for serving food. From Greece, forks moved to the Roman Empire. Romans first used long forks for cooking and serving. By the 300s, they began using table forks to feed themselves.

(3) The table fork spread from there to what is now the Middle East and Turkey, before arriving in Italy and becoming popular in the 1000s. It stayed popular in southern Europe, but was not used much in northern Europe until it first became popular in France and Spain in the 1700s.

(4) The table fork arrived in England from France before making its way to the North American colonies, where it first became popular shortly before the American Revolution

How do the key details in each paragraph support the main idea?

a)

By showing why forks were always more popular in southern Europe

b)

By saying that Romans were the first people to use forks for eating

c)

By showing how forks spread from China to other parts of the world

d)

By explaining to the reader how the fork came to be popular in Italy

113.

(1) Do you spend your days feeling slow and sluggish, still sleepy hours after getting out of bed?

(2) If you answered “yes” to that question, you need more exercise, not more sleep.

(3) The best way to get rid of that tired feeling that never seems to go away is to begin exercising as soon as you wake up. Now, you don’t have to do a weight lifting routine, go on a 15 mile bicycle ride, or do hundreds of sit-ups. All you have to do is get moving.

(4) One of the easiest ways to do that is to go for a walk as soon as you wake up. A walk will clear your head, get your muscles working, and remind you that there’s no chance of going back to bed. After your walk, you will not only be able to think clearly, but you will also have more energy and be prepared to tackle the rest of the day.

What is the central idea of the passage?

a)

People who exercise in the morning can only do one kind of exercise.

b)

People who feel tired all day should exercise as soon as they wake up.

c)

Walking is the best kind of exercise for people who wake up early.

d)

Morning exercise prevents people from getting back into their beds.

114.

(1) Do you spend your days feeling slow and sluggish, still sleepy hours after getting out of bed?

(2) If you answered “yes” to that question, you need more exercise, not more sleep.

(3) The best way to get rid of that tired feeling that never seems to go away is to begin exercising as soon as you wake up. Now, you don’t have to do a weight lifting routine, go on a 15 mile bicycle ride, or do hundreds of sit-ups. All you have to do is get moving.

(4) One of the easiest ways to do that is to go for a walk as soon as you wake up. A walk will clear your head, get your muscles working, and remind you that there’s no chance of going back to bed. After your walk, you will not only be able to think clearly, but you will also have more energy and be prepared to tackle the rest of the day

How does the author develop the central idea of this passage?

a)

By explaining ways in which exercise can be beneficial

b)

By claiming that the reader should try to get less sleep

c)

By describing the problems that come from being sleepy

d)

By telling the reader exercises he or she should avoid

115.

(1) Every year around the time October begins, people start scrambling to find a Halloween costume. They go crazy, searching every store for the right costume, only to find out everybody is dressed the same. If you’re one of these people, and you’re tired of buying the same costume everybody else has, you should think about making your own costume.

(2) If you don’t care about how your costume will look, making it will be easy. The goal of making a costume isn’t to have the perfect costume. The goal is to make something that you are proud of that is unique. If you want to be a wrestler, go buy some tights and a wig, and get ready to yell a lot. If you want to be a robot, get some cardboard boxes and silver spray paint, and make it happen.

(3) Whatever you choose to be, your costume will be awesome, and it’ll be the only one like it at the party.

Choose the sentence that best restates the passage’s main idea.

a)

People can make their Halloween costumes using things that they have at home.

b)

It can be very hard for a person to decide which Halloween costume to wear.

c)

People should make Halloween costumes instead of buying them from a store.

d)

Homemade Halloween costumes are less expensive than store bought costumes.

116.

(1) Every year around the time October begins, people start scrambling to find a Halloween costume. They go crazy, searching every store for the right costume, only to find out everybody is dressed the same. If you’re one of these people, and you’re tired of buying the same costume everybody else has, you should think about making your own costume.

(2) If you don’t care about how your costume will look, making it will be easy. The goal of making a costume isn’t to have the perfect costume. The goal is to make something that you are proud of that is unique. If you want to be a wrestler, go buy some tights and a wig, and get ready to yell a lot. If you want to be a robot, get some cardboard boxes and silver spray paint, and make it happen.

(3) Whatever you choose to be, your costume will be awesome, and it’ll be the only one like it at the party.

How does the author develop the main idea of this passage?

a)

By giving the reader ideas about what can be used to make a costume

b)

By saying that all homemade Halloween costumes must be unique looking

c)

By describing the easiest kinds of Halloween costumes a person can make

d)

By claiming that some people worry about what their costume will look like

117.

A (a) is the main argument made by the author which will also be supported byreasons and evidence.

118.

What are the components of a well-written essay? Select all that apply.

a)

introductory paragraph

b)

body paragraphs

c)

concluding paragraph

119.

The author's attitude toward the subject is called

a)

rhetoric

b)

tone

c)

relevance

d)

inference

120.

a word or phrase that links different ideas

a)

transition

b)

context

c)

supporting details

d)

body paragraph

121.

True or false: You need two evidence and two elaboration/explanation sentences per body paragraph.

a)

True

b)

False

122.

Expository writing is _____________?

a)

informational writing

b)

fictional writing

123.

Moves the reader from one paragraph/idea to the next.

a)

transition

b)

reasons

c)

thesis

124.

A statement that can be proven

a)

claim

b)

anecdote

c)

fact

d)

central idea

125.

Wraps up a paragraph or piece of writing.

a)

closing sentence

b)

detail sentence

c)

topic sentence

126.

Subject of the writing in a word or two.

a)

hook

b)

topic

c)

cite

127.

a short story told to illustrate an idea

a)

anecdote

b)

hook

c)

introduction

d)

thesis

128.

What are the components of a well-written essay? Select all that apply.

a)

introductory paragraph

b)

body paragraphs

c)

concluding paragraph

129.

analyzes the relationship between ideas in a text, both similarities and differences.

a)

Propel the Action

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

130.

Moves the reader from one paragraph/idea to the next.

a)

transition

b)

reasons

c)

thesis

131.

What are the three parts of an essay introduction?

a)

hook/lead, body paragraph, concluding paragraph

b)

hook/lead, explanation/background, thesis statement

c)

beginning, middle, ending

d)

characters, setting, plot

132.

The purpose of informational writing is to ________________.

a)

tell a story.

b)

convince the reader to take an action or change an opinion.

c)

explain or inform the reader.

133.

When there is not enough rain over a long period of time, a drought occurs. This is an example of __________________.

a)

problem/solution

b)

cause/effect

c)

description

d)

sequence

134.

Dogs are great companions; however, cats are more independent and they don't need walks several times a day. This is an example of ______________________ writing.

a)

cause/effect

b)

problem/solution

c)

compare/contrast

d)

description

135.

I followed my grandmother's recipe for her famous chocolate cake, and everyone loved it. A recipe is an example of ___________________ writing.

a)

problem/solution

b)

compare/contrast

c)

sequence

d)

narrative

136.

Expository writing is _____________?

a)

informational text

b)

fictional text

137.

The thesis statement is used as a map or guide of your paragraphs.

a)

True

b)

False

138.

Which of the following elements can be used as a hook to grab the reader's attention?

a)

a quotation

b)

a question for the reader to ask themself

c)

A strong fact or statistic

d)

All of the above

139.

The first sentence of each body paragraph needs to refer back to your ______________.

a)

hook

b)

conclusion

c)

transition

d)

thesis

140.

What is the MLA parenthetical citation called in writing?

(...............................)

a)

In - text citations

b)

MLA

c)

APA

d)

Citing evidence

141.

What's the MLA in - text citation for novels?

a)

(Author's First and Last Name and Page Number)

b)

(Author's Last Name and Page Number)

c)

(Author's Last Name and Paragraph Number)

d)

(Author's Full Name and Name of Novel)

142.

If I were pulling evidence from page 65 of "Rikki - Tikki - Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling, then this is the correct way to format the in - text citation:

(Kipling, 65)

a)

True

b)

False

143.

The period goes BEFORE the in - text citation.

a)

True

b)

False

144.

The period goes AFTER the in - text citation.

a)

False

b)

True

145.

If I were citing evidence from page 143 of Shirley Jackson's short story, "The Lottery," what would my in - text citation look like?

a)

("The Lottery")

b)

(Jackson, 143)

c)

(Jackson 143)

d)

(Jackson "The Lottery")

146.

Which citation is formatted CORRECTLY?

a)

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).

b)

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)

c)

Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)

d)

(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately

147.

When you paraphrase, you are using someone's ideas, and not their exact words. Do you still need to cite your source?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only sometimes

148.

Which of the following does NOT need to be cited?

a)

exact words of an author

b)

Purchased music, lyrics, and videos

c)

Pictures, graphs, and photos found on the Internet

d)

Your own words and ideas

e)

An author's words that are summarized

149.

Why should students use MLA Format?

a)

To avoid plagiarism

b)

Because teachers say they should

c)

To make a paper harder

d)

Students shouldn't use it

150.

What information do you include if there is no known author of a source?

a)

Publication date

b)

Title of the source

c)

Publisher name

d)

You do not need to cite this source

Informational Reading and Writing Review

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 3hrs 47mins

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