AzM2 Informational Text Reading

Question 1

A student reads an informational article about the history of the Grand Canyon. The article includes headings like 'Formation,' 'Wildlife,' and 'Tourism.' What is the PURPOSE of these headings?

Accepted Answer

To help readers quickly locate specific sections of information

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To make the article longer

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To show the author's personal opinions about each topic

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To replace the need for an introduction

Question 2

Read this sentence from an article about recycling: 'Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours.' This sentence is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A specific fact used to support the importance of recycling

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The author's opinion about recycling

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A generalization about all types of recycling

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A transition sentence connecting two paragraphs

Question 3

An article about climate change uses the text structure of cause and effect. What should a reader EXPECT to find in the article?

Accepted Answer

Explanations of how specific actions lead to climate change outcomes

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A story about a scientist who studies climate change

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Steps to follow in chronological order

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A comparison of different countries' temperatures

Question 4

A student is reading about the Apollo 11 moon landing. The article states: 'Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.' Is this a primary or secondary source claim?

Accepted Answer

Secondary source — it is information reported by another author after the event

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Primary source — it is a quote from Neil Armstrong

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Primary source — it happened on a specific date

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Neither — it is an opinion

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between explicit and implicit information in a text?

Accepted Answer

Explicit information is directly stated; implicit information must be inferred

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Explicit information is important; implicit information is unimportant

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Explicit information is in the heading; implicit information is in the body

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Explicit information is factual; implicit information is fictional

Question 6

A student reads two articles about wolves. Article 1 says wolves are dangerous predators that threaten livestock. Article 2 says wolves are essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems. What should the student do FIRST when evaluating these sources?

Accepted Answer

Examine the author's credentials, purpose, and sources for each article

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Accept whichever article was written more recently

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Accept Article 1 since it warns of danger

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Conclude that both articles are wrong since they disagree