Grade 5 Quiz Applying Reading Standards to Informational Texts - W.5.9.B

What is the primary purpose of an author using reasons in an informational text?

a) To entertain the reader.
b) To support a particular point or argument.
c) To confuse the reader.
d) To describe the author's personal life.

Which of the following can be considered as evidence in an informational text?

a) The author's opinion.
b) A catchy title.
c) A statistical fact.
d) An unrelated story.

When an author says, “Studies show that exercise reduces stress,” what is the ‘evidence’?

a) Exercise.
b) Stress.
c) Studies.
d) Reduces.

Why do authors of informational texts use evidence?

a) To make the text longer.
b) To provide proof and credibility to their points.
c) To include more pictures in their book.
d) To make the text more entertaining.

If an author argues that “Solar energy is beneficial because it reduces carbon footprint,” what is the reason?

a) Solar energy.
b) Carbon footprint.
c) Beneficial.
d) Reduces.

How can you identify which evidence supports which point in a text?

a) By reading only the first line of each paragraph.
b) By looking at the pictures.
c) By understanding the context and relationship between statements.
d) By checking the back cover of the book.

In an informational text about healthy eating, the author states that “According to the World Health Organization, consuming fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases.” What part of the sentence provides evidence?

a) Healthy eating.
b) Consuming fruits.
c) According to the World Health Organization.
d) Risk of certain diseases.

When evidence in an informational text is not directly related to the point being made, it can be considered:

a) Irrelevant.
b) Entertaining.
c) Anecdotal.
d) A reason.

What should you do if you’re unsure about the evidence an author provides?

a) Skip the information.
b) Consider the text as fiction.
c) Research further or consult other sources.
d) Assume the author is wrong.

Which of the following is NOT a form of evidence in informational texts?

a) Personal opinions.
b) Historical data.
c) Expert quotations.
d) Scientific studies.

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