ELA Informational Text 2

Question 1

An author writing a scientific article lists causes before discussing their effects. Which text structure is being used?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

Cause and effect structure presents reasons (causes) and the results (effects) that follow from them.

Question 2

A reader notices that a news article uses mostly unnamed sources. What concern does this raise?

Accepted Answer

The article may lack credibility and be hard to verify

Answer

Unnamed sources make claims difficult to verify, which weakens the credibility and reliability of the article.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes an 'objective' informational text?

Accepted Answer

One that presents facts without personal bias

Answer

Objective writing presents facts and evidence without letting the author's personal feelings or opinions influence the content.

Question 4

A student reads two articles about climate change. Article A cites peer-reviewed studies; Article B cites social media posts. Which source is more credible, and why?

Accepted Answer

Article A, because peer-reviewed studies undergo expert evaluation

Answer

Peer-reviewed studies are evaluated by subject-matter experts, making them far more reliable than unverified social media posts.

Question 5

When an author provides a definition immediately after an unfamiliar technical term, this technique is called:

Accepted Answer

In-text definition

Answer

An in-text definition is when the author directly explains the meaning of a term within the same sentence or passage.

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

ELA Informational Text 2