ELA Informational Text 4

Question 1

A student reads an article about the benefits of exercise. The author only presents evidence that supports exercise and ignores studies that show risks. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

One-sided bias or selective evidence

Answer

Presenting only evidence that supports one viewpoint while ignoring contradicting evidence is a form of bias known as selective reporting.

Question 2

Which text feature would MOST help a reader locate specific information in a lengthy informational book?

Accepted Answer

An index

Answer

An index lists topics alphabetically with page numbers, allowing readers to quickly locate specific information.

Question 3

What does it mean to 'synthesize' information from multiple informational texts?

Accepted Answer

Combine ideas from multiple sources to form a new, unified understanding

Answer

Synthesis involves integrating information from multiple sources to create a deeper, unified understanding of a topic.

Question 4

A student is reading a government report about air quality standards. The MOST likely purpose of this text is to:

Accepted Answer

Inform the public about regulations and data

Answer

Government reports are primarily written to inform the public about policies, data, standards, and regulations.

Question 5

Which statement BEST explains why an author would use a diagram alongside a written explanation of how a cell divides?

Accepted Answer

To provide a visual that clarifies a complex process difficult to describe in words alone

Answer

Diagrams give readers a visual representation of complex processes, making them easier to understand alongside written text.

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

ELA Informational Text 4