What is the purpose of an introduction? (1 Point)
A to summarize the ideas in a text***
B to provide evidence that supports the central argument of a text
C to tell a story related to the main topic of a text
D to state the goals and purpose of the text
Use the passage to answer the question.
Did you know that learning a second language makes your brain work faster? You might experience higher scores in math and benefit in other ways, too. The guidance counselor may encourage you to take a Spanish or French class next semester. Learning a second language is one of the best decisions you will ever make during your school career!
How does the writer try to grab the reader's attention? (1Point)
A by describing a personal experience***
B by explaining what a foreign language is
C by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
D by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?(1 point)
A to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph
B to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
C to express the central idea of a paragraph***
D to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
Which of the following is one question to ask when evaluating an introduction?(1 point)
A What support is provided to explain the topic?
B How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
C Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
D How many sentences does the introduction have?
My answers
D
C
C
B
Why are you repeating this? You went through all this before. Check your original.
You never answered...
I don't answer after you have eliminated two out of four possibilities. You should be able to get them right when you're down to two to choose from.
Nice try, but let's take a look at your answers:
The purpose of an introduction is to D) state the goals and purpose of the text. So, your answer is correct!
The writer tries to grab the reader's attention in the passage by A) describing a personal experience. Great job on this one!
The purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph is to C) express the central idea of a paragraph. Another correct answer!
One question to ask when evaluating an introduction is B) How did the writer grab the attention of the reader? Again, you got it right!
Well done! You got all the answers correct. Keep up the good work!
Your answers are correct! Here's an explanation for each question:
1. What is the purpose of an introduction?
The purpose of an introduction is to state the goals and purpose of the text. It sets the stage for the rest of the piece and gives the reader an idea of what to expect. In this case, option D, "to state the goals and purpose of the text," is the correct answer.
2. How does the writer try to grab the reader's attention?
The writer tries to grab the reader's attention by describing a personal experience. The passage starts with the phrase "Did you know that learning a second language makes your brain work faster?" This personal question helps to engage the reader by making them curious about the topic. Therefore, option A, "by describing a personal experience," is the correct answer.
3. What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
The purpose of a topic sentence is to express the central idea of a paragraph. It serves as a guidepost for the reader, letting them know what the paragraph will be about. In this case, option C, "to express the central idea of a paragraph," is the correct answer.
4. Which of the following is one question to ask when evaluating an introduction?
One question to ask when evaluating an introduction is "How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?" This question helps assess the effectiveness of the introduction in engaging the reader and making them interested in reading further. Therefore, option B, "How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?" is the correct answer.