EQAO Language 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student is writing a report and wants to cite evidence from a text. Which phrase best introduces a direct quotation?
- In conclusion,
- According to the author, (Correct answer)
- On the other hand,
- For example, but
Correct answer: According to the author,
'According to the author' properly attributes a quotation to its source.
Question 2: What does the root word 'aud' mean in words like 'auditorium' and 'audible'?
- See
- Write
- Hear (Correct answer)
- Speak
Correct answer: Hear
The Latin root 'aud' means 'to hear,' which connects 'auditorium' (a place to hear) and 'audible' (able to be heard).
Question 3: Which organizational structure would best suit a text comparing two historical events?
- Chronological order
- Problem and solution
- Compare and contrast (Correct answer)
- Cause and effect
Correct answer: Compare and contrast
A compare-and-contrast structure examines similarities and differences, ideal for analyzing two events side by side.
Question 4: In a news article, the paragraph that immediately follows the headline and summarizes the entire story is called the:
- Editorial
- Lead (lede) (Correct answer)
- Caption
- Byline
Correct answer: Lead (lede)
The lead (or lede) paragraph appears right after the headline and answers the who, what, when, where, and why.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
- After dinner, we went for a walk.
- The dog barked, and the cat ran away. (Correct answer)
- Running through the park, she felt free.
- He laughed because the joke was funny.
Correct answer: The dog barked, and the cat ran away.
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction like 'and.'
Question 6: What is the purpose of using subheadings in a nonfiction text?
- To confuse the reader about the topic
- To organize content and help readers locate information (Correct answer)
- To replace the need for paragraphs
- To add decorative elements to the page
Correct answer: To organize content and help readers locate information
Subheadings break up a nonfiction text into sections and help readers navigate and find specific information.
Question 7: A student reads a story where the lesson is 'Honesty is the best policy.' This lesson is best described as the story's:
- Setting
- Conflict
- Theme (Correct answer)
- Plot
Correct answer: Theme
The theme is the central message or life lesson the author conveys through the story.
EQAO Language 3
A student is writing a report and wants to cite evidence from a text.
Which phrase best introduces a direct quotation?