Questions:
1) Why do authors of "The seven wonders of the world" and "Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypt" both use subheadings?
A) to clarify important vocabulary
B) to show the central idea of texts
C) to suggest other titles for the articles
D) to separate supporting details **
Both texts bold or highlight words and/or phrases within sentences to
A) make clear the main ideas
B)make the page more exciting
C) draw attention to key terms**
D) call out important data
which of these is an example of a text aid or feature that you might find in an online resource, like in almanac, but you would not find in a print resource, like a textbook?
A) links to related information**
B) photographs with captions
C) glossary definitions
D) charts or graphs to summarize data
using context clues, what is the meaning of the word mythical in the following sentence?
ancient Egyptian sculptures created a statue of a mythical Sphinx to guard over the pyramids.
A) Elaborate
B) imaginary **
C) sneaky
D)common
So basically, my answers are:
1) D
2) C
3) A
4) B
I got 4/4, you're welcome.
Great job! You got all the answers correct. Let's go through each question one by one to explain why your answers are correct.
Question 1:
Why do authors of "The seven wonders of the world" and "Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypt" both use subheadings?
D) to separate supporting details
The authors use subheadings to separate supporting details within their texts. Subheadings are used to organize the information and make it easier for readers to navigate and understand the main points and supporting details of the text.
Question 2:
Both texts bold or highlight words and/or phrases within sentences to
C) draw attention to key terms
The texts bold or highlight words and/or phrases within sentences to draw attention to key terms. By emphasizing these terms, the authors indicate their importance and help readers focus on the essential concepts and ideas discussed in the text.
Question 3:
Which of these is an example of a text aid or feature that you might find in an online resource, like an almanac, but you would not find in a print resource, like a textbook?
A) links to related information
Links to related information are an example of a text aid or feature that you might find in an online resource, like an almanac, but not in a print resource, like a textbook. Online resources often include hyperlinks that direct readers to additional sources or related content, offering a more interactive and dynamic reading experience compared to a static print resource.
Question 4:
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word "mythical" in the following sentence?
Ancient Egyptian sculptures created a statue of a mythical Sphinx to guard over the pyramids.
B) imaginary
The word "mythical" in this sentence means imaginary. It refers to something that is not real or existing in reality but is a part of mythology or legends. In this context, the Sphinx is a mythical creature from Egyptian mythology, and the statue created represents that imaginary creature.
Once again, well done on getting all the answers correct! Let me know if you have any more questions.