What is the purpose of an introduction?(1 point)
Responses
to state the goals and purpose of the text
to state the goals and purpose of the text
to summarize the ideas in a text
to summarize the ideas in a text
to tell a story related to the main topic of a text
to tell a story related to the main topic of a text
to provide evidence that supports the central argument of a text
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?
(1 point)
Responses
by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
by explaining what a foreign language is
by explaining what a foreign language is
by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
by describing a personal experience
by describing a personal experience
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by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?(1 point)
Responses
to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph
to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph
to express the central idea of a paragraph
to express the central idea of a paragraph
Which of the following is one question to ask when evaluating an introduction?(1 point)
Responses
How many sentences does the introduction have?
How many sentences does the introduction have?
What support is provided to explain the topic?
What support is provided to explain the topic?
How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
Which option describes the purpose of formatting a text?(1 point)
Responses
to make the print of the text visually appealing
to make the print of the text visually appealing
to help the reader follow and understand the writer's ideas
to help the reader follow and understand the writer's ideas
to provide ways to include more information about the topic
to provide ways to include more information about the topic
to demonstrate the writer's thoughts during the writing process
to help the reader follow and understand the writer's ideas
What option describes the purpose of using headings in text?(1 point)
Responses
to show that a new idea is being introduced
to show that a new idea is being introduced
to draw attention to important words in the text
to draw attention to important words in the text
to provide stopping points for thinking about the text
to provide stopping points for thinking about the text
to make the text visually appealing
to show that a new idea is being introduced
Which option describes one purpose of informational writing?(1 point)
Responses
to introduce a topic
to introduce a topic
to tell a story
to tell a story
to explain how to perform a task
to explain how to perform a task
to persuade readers to do something
to explain how to perform a task
Which options means to format a text?(1 point)
Responses
to state the central ideas of a text
to state the central ideas of a text
to highlight key words
to highlight key words
to arrange and display information
to arrange and display information
to make writing logical for the reader
to arrange and display information
Which option describes the purpose of adding graphics and multimedia to informational texts?(1 point)
Responses
to remove difficult vocabulary from a text
to remove difficult vocabulary from a text
to clarify certain kinds of information for ease of understanding
to clarify certain kinds of information for ease of understanding
to reduce the amount of information for the reader
to reduce the amount of information for the reader
to make a report look good
to make a report look good
to clarify certain kinds of information for ease of understanding
Which option describes a caption?(1 point)
Responses
a visual representation
a visual representation
a line of text explaining an illustration
a line of text explaining an illustration
a variety of media used to communicate an idea
a variety of media used to communicate an idea
a main idea of the text
a line of text explaining an illustration
Which graphic would give readers information about significant achievements of a president's term in office?(1 point)
Responses
a timeline describing events in chronological order
a timeline describing events in chronological order
a pie chart showing financial data for national events
a pie chart showing financial data for national events
a diagram illustrating the layout of the president's office spaces
a diagram illustrating the layout of the president's office spaces
a picture of the president's election celebration
a picture of the president's election celebration
a timeline describing events in chronological order
Which of the following is a type of multimedia?(1 point)
Responses
the handwritten notes from a lecture
the handwritten notes from a lecture
a podcast included as part of an online news column
a podcast included as part of an online news column
a magazine article about ways to stay active
a magazine article about ways to stay active
the textbook edition of a Shakespearean play
a podcast included as part of an online news column
Which of the following would best support an informational report on current winter weather in the Midwest?(1 point)
Responses
a picture of meteorologists from Missouri
a picture of meteorologists from Missouri
a bar chart displaying anticipated weekly snowfall amounts
a bar chart displaying anticipated weekly snowfall amounts
a map of the Midwest states
a map of the Midwest states
a table listing the top 10 years with blizzard conditions
a bar chart displaying anticipated weekly snowfall amounts
Which of the following describes concrete details?(1 point)
Responses
specific and observable facts that help with understanding
specific and observable facts that help with understanding
words that illustrate an idea
words that illustrate an idea
exact meanings of all the key words in a text
exact meanings of all the key words in a text
exact words taken from a speech or text
specific and observable facts that help with understanding
Which option describes elaboration?(1 point)
Responses
adding details to tell more about a topic
adding details to tell more about a topic
cutting out unnecessary information
cutting out unnecessary information
writing more words to lengthen the text
writing more words to lengthen the text
organizing the text in a way that makes it easy to understand
adding details to tell more about a topic
Which of the following details from a report about Martin Luther King Jr. is considered an example?(1 point)
Responses
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.
King believed "the time is always right to do right."
King believed "the time is always right to do right."
Over 700 streets in the United States are named after Martin Luther King Jr.
Over 700 streets in the United States are named after Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. served in several ways: as minister, Civil Rights activist, and writer.
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.
Which of the following describes quotations?(1 point)
Responses
situations, people, or things that illustrate an idea
situations, people, or things that illustrate an idea
exact meanings of words
exact meanings of words
exact words taken from a speech or text
exact words taken from a speech or text
things that can be proven
exact words taken from a speech or text
Why are details included in a text?(1 point)
Responses
to introduce the topic of a text
to introduce the topic of a text
to provide the organizational structure of a text
to provide the organizational structure of a text
to distract the reader from the topic
to distract the reader from the topic
to add information in support of a topic
to add information in support of a topic
How can an igneous rock turn into a sedimentary rock?(1 point)
Responses
through erosion, heat and pressure
through erosion, heat and pressure
through cementation, pressure and erosion
through cementation, pressure and erosion
through erosion, pressure and cementation
through erosion, pressure and cementation
through heat, erosion and pressure
through erosion, heat and pressure
Which is needed to turn an igneous rock or sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock?(1 point)
Responses
melting and cooling
melting and cooling
erosion and deposition
erosion and deposition
heat and pressure
heat and pressure
freezing and cementation
heat and pressure
Which statement is correct about uplifting and burial in the rock cycle?(1 point)
Responses
Uplifting exposes rocks to erosion, while burial exposes rocks to heat and pressure.
Uplifting exposes rocks to erosion, while burial exposes rocks to heat and pressure.
Uplifting exposes rocks to cooling, while burial exposes rocks to cementation.
Uplifting exposes rocks to cooling, while burial exposes rocks to cementation.
Uplifting exposes rocks to heat and pressure, while burial exposes rocks to erosion.
Uplifting exposes rocks to heat and pressure, while burial exposes rocks to erosion.
Uplifting exposes rocks to cementation, while burial exposes rocks to cooling.
Uplifting exposes rocks to erosion, while burial exposes rocks to heat and pressure.
Which kind of rock is formed when lava leaves a volcano and cools?(1 point)
Responses
igneous
igneous
metamorphic
metamorphic
sedimentary
sedimentary
conglomerate
igneous
What process that brings heat from the lower mantle toward the crust?(1 point)
Responses
convection
convection
conduction
conduction
compression
compression
cementation
convection
Which boundary interaction is responsible for forming mountains on continental plates?(1 point)
Responses
divergent plate boundary interaction
divergent plate boundary interaction
convective plate boundary interaction
convective plate boundary interaction
convergent plate boundary interaction
convergent plate boundary interaction
transverse plate boundary interaction
convergent plate boundary interaction
Which model closely resembles the thickness of the crust relative to the rest of the earth?(1 point)
Responses
The crust is like the peel of a grapefruit.
The crust is like the peel of a grapefruit.
The crust is like the yogurt around a yogurt-covered raisin.
The crust is like the yogurt around a yogurt-covered raisin.
The crust is like the shell on a hard-boiled egg.
The crust is like the shell on a hard-boiled egg.
The crust is like caramel around a caramel apple.