ELA Informational Text 3

Question 1

A student wants to find the meaning of a domain-specific word in a science textbook. The BEST first strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Check the book's glossary

Answer

A glossary is specifically designed to define domain-specific or technical terms used within a textbook.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an author's use of CONTRAST in an informational text?

Accepted Answer

Describing how two different ecosystems differ in rainfall and vegetation

Answer

Contrast highlights differences between two or more subjects, such as comparing ecosystems by their distinct characteristics.

Question 3

When summarizing an informational text, a student should:

Accepted Answer

Restate only the main ideas and key supporting details in their own words

Answer

A good summary captures the main ideas and essential details using the reader's own words, without copying or adding opinions.

Question 4

An editorial argues that the school lunch program should be expanded. This text is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Persuasive because it advocates for a specific position

Answer

An editorial that argues for a specific policy position is persuasive because it aims to influence the reader's opinion.

Question 5

A graph in an informational text shows a steady decline in bee populations over 20 years. What does this visual aid PRIMARILY help the reader do?

Accepted Answer

Visualize the trend in data more clearly than words alone

Answer

Graphs translate data into a visual format, making it easier to spot trends such as a steady decline over time.

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test