Question 1

What is the main role of a central idea in informational texts?

Accepted Answer

To explain the main idea

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To entertain the reader

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To provide a list of facts

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To confuse the reader

Question 2

What is a claim in an argument?

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A position the writer defends

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A summary of the text

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A list of facts

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An unrelated opinion

Question 3

Which structural pattern shows similarities and differences?

Accepted Answer

Comparison and Contrast

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Chronological Order

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Advantage/Disadvantage

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Cause and Effect

Question 4

What signal words might indicate a cause and effect structure?

Accepted Answer

Because of, as a result

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On one hand, on the other hand

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Alike, unlike

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First, next, finally

Question 5

Which structural pattern discusses the positive and negative sides of an issue?

Accepted Answer

Advantage/Disadvantage

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Comparison and Contrast

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Problem and Solution

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Cause and Effect

Question 6

What signal words might indicate a comparison and contrast structure?

Accepted Answer

Alike, unlike

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Better, worse

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Since, therefore

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First, second

Question 7

What is the effect of high-fat and high-sugar diets mentioned in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Rise in certain illnesses

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Increased energy

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Decreased healthcare costs

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Improved health

Question 8

What is the advantage of cheese mentioned in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Energy-giving protein

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Contains fiber

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Low in calories

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Contains vitamins

Question 9

What is the disadvantage of cheese mentioned in the passage?

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Harmful saturated fats

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Low in protein

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Contains sugar

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Contains vitamins

Question 10

Which structural pattern is used in the sentence: 'To guard your health, learn the pros and cons of foods'?

Accepted Answer

Advantage/Disadvantage

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Cause and Effect

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Chronological Order

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Comparison and Contrast

Question 11

What is the main difference between a central idea in informational texts and a claim in arguments?

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Purpose in the text

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Use of evidence

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Length of the statement

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Number of supporting details

Question 12

Which term is used to describe the main idea in an informational text?

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Thesis

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Claim

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Argument

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Position

Question 13

What do authors use to convey their central ideas and claims?

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Both textual details and reasoning

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Only textual details

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Only reasoning

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Neither textual details nor reasoning

Question 14

What are signal words used for in nonfiction writing?

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To provide clues about the structural pattern

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To summarize paragraphs

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To emphasize key points

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To introduce new topics

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of structural pattern in the passage?

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Problem/Solution

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Cause and Effect

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Advantage/Disadvantage

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Comparison and Contrast

Question 16

What type of structural pattern shows similarities and differences among two or more topics?

Accepted Answer

Comparison and Contrast

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Advantage/Disadvantage

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Problem/Solution

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Cause and Effect

Question 17

Which signal words are associated with the Cause and Effect structural pattern?

Accepted Answer

Because of, as a result, since

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Disadvantage, advantage, however

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Alike, unlike, both

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Better, worse, on the other hand

Question 18

What type of structural pattern is used in the first practice passage about cheese?

Accepted Answer

Advantage/Disadvantage

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Problem/Solution

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Comparison and Contrast

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Cause and Effect

Question 19

Which structural pattern is used in the second practice passage about American diets?

Accepted Answer

Cause and Effect

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Advantage/Disadvantage

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Problem/Solution

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Comparison and Contrast

Question 20

According to the tip in the passage, how many structural patterns might a writer use in a single work?

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More than one

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Exactly three

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No more than two

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Only one

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