LEAP Analyzing Informational Text 2

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

To compare the types of evidence each source provides

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To find out which author is more qualified

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To decide which article is longer

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To determine which article was written first

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Explain what leads to erosion occurring

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Describe the history of soil science

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List the effects of erosion on crops

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Compare two types of soil

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The hurricane made landfall at 6:00 a.m. on August 29.

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Scientists have been studying hurricanes for over 100 years.

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One meteorologist noted wind speeds exceeding 150 mph.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Contrast

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Cause and effect

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Sequence

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Definition

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

To provide extra information or cite a source

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To entertain readers with a related story

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To summarize the chapter's main idea

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To list vocabulary words used in the chapter

Question 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.'?

Accepted Answer

Chronological/sequence order

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Cause and effect

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The claim the author is making

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The length of the article

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The number of paragraphs

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The publication date