Analyzing Information Paragraphs Flashcards
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An information paragraph states: 'Although electric cars produce zero tailpipe emissions, manufacturing their batteries generates significant carbon dioxide.' What is the primary purpose of the word 'although' in this sentence?
Answer: To show a contrast between two ideas
The word 'although' is a contrast signal that introduces a limitation or counterpoint to an otherwise positive claim.
A paragraph includes this topic sentence: 'Bees play an irreplaceable role in global food production.' Which supporting detail best develops this topic sentence?
Answer: Approximately one-third of the world's food crops depend on bee pollination.
The statistic about one-third of food crops depending on bee pollination directly supports the idea that bees are irreplaceable in food production.
Read this concluding sentence: 'Clearly, the benefits of daily reading far outweigh its minor time commitment.' What technique does this conclusion use?
Answer: It restates the main point using evaluative language.
The conclusion restates the paragraph's main argument using evaluative language like 'clearly' and 'far outweigh' to reinforce the writer's position.
A writer uses phrases like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally' in an information paragraph about how volcanoes erupt. What is the purpose of these words?
Answer: They organize the information in chronological sequence.
Transitional words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally' signal a time-ordered or sequential structure in the paragraph.
An information paragraph about ocean pollution contains only facts, no transitions, and ends abruptly without a conclusion. What is the most significant organizational weakness?
Answer: The paragraph lacks a concluding sentence to unify the ideas.
Without a concluding sentence, the paragraph feels incomplete because the reader has no sense of closure or summary of the main idea.
Which sentence uses the most precise and specific language for an information paragraph about deforestation?
Answer: An estimated 15 billion trees are cut down annually, contributing to habitat loss and climate change.
The third option uses a specific statistic and names precise consequences, making it far more informative than the vague alternatives.
In an OSSLT information paragraph, the phrase 'for example' is used before a detail. What is the function of this detail in the paragraph?
Answer: It provides a concrete illustration to support a general statement.
'For example' introduces a specific illustration that makes a general statement easier to understand and believe.