MAP Communication and Documentation 4

Question 1

Which source would most likely be the most credible for a report on Missouri river flooding?

Accepted Answer

A U.S. Geological Survey data page

Answer

Government science agencies publish verified data, which makes them highly credible.

Question 2

When taking notes during a lecture, which strategy is most efficient?

Accepted Answer

Recording key ideas using abbreviations and headings

Answer

Capturing key ideas in short form keeps notes useful without falling behind.

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an informational essay?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea the essay will explain

Answer

The thesis states the central idea that the rest of the essay develops.

Question 4

A student uses a chart in a presentation. What should accompany the chart to make it clear?

Accepted Answer

A title and labeled axes

Answer

Titles and labels tell the audience what data the chart shows.

Question 5

Which revision fixes the run-on sentence: "The bus was late we missed the first class"?

Accepted Answer

The bus was late; we missed the first class.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses.

MAP - Missouri Assessment Program Practice Test