OSSLT Interpreting Graphic Texts

Question 1

When reading a bar graph, what does the height (or length) of each bar represent?

Accepted Answer

The data value or quantity being measured

Answer

In a bar graph, the height or length of each bar represents the data value or quantity for that category.

Question 2

In a pie chart, what does a larger slice indicate compared to a smaller slice?

Accepted Answer

A larger percentage or proportion of the whole

Answer

In a pie chart, a larger slice represents a greater percentage or proportion of the total being displayed.

Question 3

When a graphic text includes a legend (also called a key), what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

To identify what different colors, symbols, or patterns represent

Answer

A legend or key explains what the different colors, symbols, or patterns in a graphic text represent so readers can interpret the data correctly.

Question 4

A line graph is BEST used to show which type of information?

Accepted Answer

Changes or trends over a period of time

Answer

Line graphs are specifically designed to display trends and changes over a period of time, making patterns easy to see.

Question 5

If a data table shows population figures by province, what is the BEST method to find which province has the highest population?

Accepted Answer

Compare the numbers in the population column to find the largest

Answer

To find the highest value in a table, you must compare all the numbers in the relevant column and identify the largest figure.

OSSLT - Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Practice Test