Text Features
1. A labeled picture showing parts of something is called a:
A. graph
B. diagram
C. caption
D. index
Diagram
6. Which text feature helps you know what a section will be about before reading it?
A. labels
B. headings/subheadings
C. graphs
D. captions
headings/subheadings
1. Signal words like first, next, then, finally usually mean the structure is:
A. compare/contrast
B. descriptive
C. sequence
D. cause/effect
sequence
16. The main idea is best described as:
A. the funniest part of the text
B. the most important point the author wants you to understand
C. the first sentence
D. a detail that interests you
the most important point the author wants you to understand about the topic
21. A claim is:
A. a fact that cannot be argued
B. what the author wants you to believe
C. a text feature
D. a summary sentence
B.
2. Words pointing to parts of a diagram are called:
A. labels
B. headings
C. captions
D. glossary words
Label
7. Which text feature helps you understand parts of something by showing a labeled visual?
A. diagram
B. index
C. glossary
D. caption
diagram
12. Signal words like because, so, as a result usually mean the structure is:
A. cause/effect
B. sequence
C. problem/solution
D. descriptive
cause and effect
17. Which choice is the best main idea?
A. The zoo has lions.
B. Zoos have snacks.
C. Zoos help protect animals and teach people.
D. Some animals sleep.
C.
22. Reasons are:
A. details that describe a setting
B. opinions with no support
C. the “why” behind a claim
D. definitions of words
B
. A feature that lists topics and page numbers in alphabetical order is a:
A. glossary
B. diagram
C. index
D. chart
Index
8. Which text feature helps you compare numbers quickly?
A. heading
B. graph
C. label
D. diagram
graph
13. A paragraph that explains a problem and how it gets fixed is:
A. descriptive
B. problem/solution
C. compare/contrast
D. sequence
problem and solution
18. A main idea is usually NOT:
A. the most important point
B. what the author wants you to understand most
C. one small detail
D. supported by key details
one small detail
23. Evidence is:
A. a feeling about a topic
B. facts/examples/data that support a claim
C. the title of an article
D. a diagram
4. A feature that defines important words found in the text is a:
A. glossary
B. index
C. caption
D. subheading
glossary
9. Which text feature helps you find the meaning of a word in the book?
A. index
B. glossary
C. chart
D. subheading
glossary
14. Signal words like both, however, unlike, similar usually mean:
A. descriptive
B. sequence
C. compare/contrast
D. cause/effect
compare and contrast
19. If an answer choice is too specific, it is probably:
A. the theme
B. the main idea
C. not the main idea
D. the author’s purpose
not the main idea
24. Read the mini-passage:
“Schools should have longer recess. Students focus better after breaks, and studies show movement improves attention.”
Which sentence is evidence?
A. Schools should have longer recess.
B. Students focus better after breaks.
C. Studies show movement improves attention.
D. Recess is fun.
5. A visual with rows and columns used to organize or compare information is a:
A. graph
B. chart
C. diagram
D. heading
chart
10. Which text feature helps you find exact pages for a topic fast?
A. caption
B. diagram
C. index
D. graph
index
15. A paragraph that mostly lists facts and details about one topic is:
A. descriptive
B. cause/effect
C. sequence
D. compare/contrast
descriptive
“Beavers build dams to create ponds. These ponds protect them from predators and give them access to food.”
What is the best main idea?
A. Beavers live near water.
B. Ponds can be dangerous.
C. Beavers build dams to help them survive.
D. Predators are common in forests.
Beavers build dams to help them survive
25. When a question asks, “How does the author support the argument that…?” you should look for:
A. headings and captions
B. theme and setting
C. reasons and evidence
D. sequence words
C