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  1. A student reads two articles about the same flood event. One is a government report and the other is a personal account from a survivor. What is the BEST reason to read both?

    Answer: To compare the types of evidence each source provides

    Reading both sources allows readers to compare official data with personal perspective, giving a fuller picture of the event.

  2. In an informational text, a heading such as 'Causes of Soil Erosion' signals that the section will MOST LIKELY:

    Answer: Explain what leads to erosion occurring

    A heading labeled 'Causes' signals the section will explain why or how something happens.

  3. Which sentence from an article BEST represents a central idea rather than a supporting detail?

    Answer: Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of major hurricanes.

    A central idea is the main point the entire text supports; the claim about climate change and hurricanes is broad enough to be the main argument.

  4. An author uses the phrase 'on the other hand' to connect two paragraphs. This transition word signals a relationship of:

    Answer: Contrast

    'On the other hand' signals that a contrasting or opposing idea is about to be presented.

  5. A reader encounters a footnote at the bottom of a page in a nonfiction book. What is the MOST LIKELY purpose of the footnote?

    Answer: To provide extra information or cite a source

    Footnotes typically provide supplementary information, clarifications, or citations for sources referenced in the text.

  6. Which text structure is being used when an author writes: 'First, seeds are planted. Next, they germinate. Then, the seedlings grow. Finally, the plant produces fruit.'?

    Answer: Chronological/sequence order

    Signal words like first, next, then, and finally indicate a sequential or chronological text structure.

  7. When evaluating an author's argument, a reader should FIRST identify:

    Answer: The claim the author is making

    Understanding the author's claim is the foundation for evaluating whether the evidence supports the argument.

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