This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Informational Text Features – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Informational Text Features Quiz 4 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is a caption? A) A key vocabulary word. B) A sentence that explains a picture. C) An image. D) A main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A sentence that explains a picture. 2. A name to describe a part of a diagram A) Label. B) Illustration. C) Caption. D) Bold-face type. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Label. 3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of informational text? A) Captions. B) Heading. C) Dialogue. D) Photographs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dialogue. 4. What text structure presents an issue and ways to fix it? A) Problem and Solution. B) Compare and Contrast. C) Chronological (sequential). D) Cause and Effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Problem and Solution. 5. Where would you typically find a table of contents in a book? A) On the back cover. B) In the middle of the book. C) At the beginning of the book. D) At the end of the book. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the beginning of the book. 6. A drawing used to show a concept or make a page look better A) Caption. B) Italics. C) Illustration. D) Photograph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Illustration. 7. Which text feature would you use to find the names of all chapters in a book and the pages where they started? A) A heading. B) The glossary. C) The table of contents. D) A caption. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The table of contents. 8. Gives a close-up view of something about the topic showing specific detail A) Wide-angle images. B) Background illustrations. C) Inset photos. D) General overview images. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inset photos. 9. These text features help us visualize what we are reading about. They also make what we are reading seem more interesting. A) Footnotes. B) Captions. C) Subheadings. D) Pictures. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pictures. 10. Where would you look if you wanted to find out what a bolded word in the text means? A) Index. B) Glossary. C) Table of contents. D) Sidebar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Glossary. 11. Shows the location of a place. A) Index. B) Map. C) Photograph. D) Timeline. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Map. 12. Words that appear under a photograph to give the reader information about the picture are called ..... A) Captions. B) Headings. C) Labels. D) Subheadings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Captions. 13. Which of these text features can be used to show that something is important? A) Captions. B) Bullet points. C) Bolded text. D) Diagrams. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bolded text. 14. Which text feature helps readers understand the meaning of a word as it is used in the text, often found in the margins or at the bottom of the page? A) Sidebar. B) Index. C) Glossary. D) Footnote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Footnote. 15. This helps the reader to predict what they will read about. A) Map. B) Illustration. C) Bold print. D) Title. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Title. 16. Names the main ideas or sections related to the topic. May correspond to the Table of Contents A) Appendices. B) Headings. C) Footnotes. D) Subheadings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Headings. 17. The words underneath pictures, diagrams, or graphs are known as ..... A) Captions. B) Subheading. C) Illustrations. D) Titles. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Captions. 18. The ..... identifies what the topic of an article or book will be about. A) Title. B) Photograph. C) Glossary. D) Subheading. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Title. 19. You have an essay assignment to write for your history class. You need to incorporate certain terminology but cannot remember what chapter these specific terms were in. Which text feature would be the most resourceful? A) The Glossary. B) A Glossary. C) The Index. D) The Subheadings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Index. 20. Words (title) that tell about a small section of the text A) Caption. B) Index. C) Graph. D) Heading. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Heading. 21. What are text features? A) Elements in the text that further the reader's understanding of the text. B) A statement that lets the reader know what the writing will be about. C) Quotes from an expert that support your main idea. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elements in the text that further the reader's understanding of the text. 22. Juan is writing a report on Italian food. He finds a book titled "Foods of the World." He opens to Chapter 2 on page 12 and reads the word "Spain" in large letters. Further down on the page, he reads the word "Northern Spain '' in smaller letters. Page 12 of Juan's book ..... A) Had no text features. B) Had a diagram but no other text features. C) Had the table of contents only. D) Had a heading and a subheading. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Had a heading and a subheading. 23. ..... break the information up into sections. A) Headings. B) Diagrams. C) Maps. D) Bold print. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Headings. 24. How can you make inferences while reading? A) By guessing randomly. B) By analyzing the information, drawing conclusions, and making logical connections. C) By ignoring the information. D) By relying on personal opinions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By analyzing the information, drawing conclusions, and making logical connections. 25. What is "supporting ideas" ? A) Supporting ideas are the main ideas of a text. B) Supporting ideas are irrelevant details that distract from the main idea. C) Supporting ideas are personal opinions that do not require evidence. D) Supporting ideas, facts, and other details that explain a main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Supporting ideas, facts, and other details that explain a main idea. 26. What is the purpose of captions in non-fiction texts? A) To entertain the reader with humorous anecdotes. B) To provide a list of references for further reading. C) To provide additional information or context about visual elements (pictures). D) To summarize the main points of the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide additional information or context about visual elements (pictures). 27. What is the purpose of a glossary in a text? A) To define and explain key terms or concepts used in the text. B) To offer a list of references used in the text. C) To provide a summary of the text. D) To present the author's opinion on the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To define and explain key terms or concepts used in the text. 28. Which of the following text features identifies the topic of a specific section of the text? A) Title. B) Graphics. C) Subheading. D) Glossary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subheading. 29. These are facts and evidence throughout the text that give support A) Headings. B) Key details. C) Sidebars. D) Vocab words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Key details. 30. Shows various data A) Index. B) Glossary. C) Font styles. D) Charts and graphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Charts and graphs. 31. Which text feature provides a summary of the main points or topics covered in a text and is usually found at the end of a chapter or section? A) Table of contents. B) Index. C) Summary. D) Glossary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Summary. 32. What is a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, especially in a magazine called ..... A) Captions. B) Illustrations. C) Title. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Captions. 33. What is the purpose of previewing text features? A) I don't need to preview text features. B) To better understand the text. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To better understand the text. 34. Found at the beginning of a book, contains a list of headings and the page number where you can find them. Makes it easier to find specific information. A) Heading. B) Glossary. C) Index. D) Table of contents. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Table of contents. 35. How does the author's use of chronological order contribute to the purpose of the passage? A) It helps the reader understand the sequence of events and the impact of the printing press over time. B) It makes the passage more confusing. C) It focuses on comparing two inventions. D) It describes the feelings of the author. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps the reader understand the sequence of events and the impact of the printing press over time. 36. In the book she's reading, Jenny sees a picture of a plant with different parts labeled. This is a ..... A) Table. B) Caption. C) Diagram. D) Vocabulary word. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diagram. 37. What is the authors purpose?"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon." A) Persuade. B) Inform. C) Entertain. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Entertain. 38. PlayStation and Xbox are both gaming systems. However, PlayStation has been around longer than Xbox. Xbox offers more opportunities for online play. They are both leaders in the gaming industry. What text structure is being used? A) Problem and Solution. B) Cause and Effect. C) Compare and Contrast. D) Chronological (sequential). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Compare and Contrast. 39. Which tells a story? A) Fiction. B) Nonfiction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiction. 40. What is the purpose of a map? A) Shows the location of a place. B) Shows what something looks like. C) Help the reader understand and locate important information. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shows the location of a place. 41. An index is ..... A) A section in the middle of the book that gives you information. B) A section in the front of the book that tells you where to find content. C) A section in the back of the book that includes definitions. D) A section in the back of the book that tells you where to find information on a particular topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A section in the back of the book that tells you where to find information on a particular topic. 42. In which of these text features would you expect to find dates? A) The glossary. B) A diagram. C) A timeline. D) A map. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A timeline. 43. Explain the process of making an inference while reading. A) Using clues from the text to draw conclusions or make educated guesses about information that is not explicitly stated. B) Using background knowledge to make assumptions about the text. C) Relying solely on the author's opinion to make conclusions. D) Ignoring the context and making random guesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using clues from the text to draw conclusions or make educated guesses about information that is not explicitly stated. 44. When reading an informational text, why is it important to pay attention to captions? A) They contain the main idea of the text. B) They provide context and details about images. C) They are the most entertaining part of the text. D) They list the author's favorite books. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They provide context and details about images. 45. Important words are usually? A) In the table of contents. B) Bold print. C) Lowercase words. D) Circled. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bold print. 46. What is the main function of labels in diagrams or illustrations? A) To identify parts of the diagram or illustration. B) To provide a detailed story. C) To entertain the reader. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To identify parts of the diagram or illustration. 47. What text feature provides a brief explanation or description of a visual element in the text? A) Title. B) Caption. C) Font. D) Subheading. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Caption. 48. This is a signal that a word or phrase is important. A) Table. B) Glossary. C) Font size/type variations. D) Title. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Font size/type variations. 49. Give an example of an inference you can make from a text. A) Identifying the main theme of the text based on the title. B) Analyzing the font style used in the text. C) Determining the author's age based on their writing style. D) Determining the author's opinion based on their use of language and tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Determining the author's opinion based on their use of language and tone. 50. How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Next, turn on the oven. Then, mix your dough with the mixer. Lastly, bake your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Your cookies will be delicious! Enjoy!Which text structure did the author use? A) Spatial. B) Chronological. C) Sequence. D) Informational. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sequence. 51. These text features make the word stand out to the reader. They give the reader a clue that the word is important. A) Tables. B) Subtitles. C) Timelines. D) Color variations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Color variations. 52. This text feature is a visual way to display the passage of time. A) Graph. B) Index. C) Sidebar. D) Timeline. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Timeline. 53. IDENTIFY THE TEXT STRUCTURE:The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly, the dodo wasn't startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction. A) Compare and contrast. B) Chronological. C) Problem and solution. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cause and effect. 54. What is the purpose of a subheading in a text? A) To provide a conclusion for the section. B) To add decorative elements to the text. C) To provide a brief summary or highlight the main points of the section that follows. D) To confuse the reader with irrelevant information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide a brief summary or highlight the main points of the section that follows. 55. What is the purpose of an index in a book? A) To help locate specific topics or terms. B) To give a brief biography of the author. C) To list the chapters in order. D) To provide a summary of each chapter. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To help locate specific topics or terms. 56. Cynthia doesn't understand what's going on in a picture in her book. What can she do? A) Look for a graph. B) Read the caption. C) Look in the table of contents. D) Stare at it for three minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Read the caption. 57. Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives. A) Description. B) Compare and Contrast. C) Order and Sequence. D) Problem and Solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Problem and Solution. 58. What is the purpose of footnotes in non-fiction texts? A) To distract readers from the main content. B) To add visual interest to the text. C) To provide additional information or references. D) To confuse readers with unnecessary details. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide additional information or references. 59. An image captured with a camera. A) Diagram. B) Photograph. C) Map. D) Illustration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Photograph. 60. What are some challenges students may face when making inferences? A) Lack of background knowledge, limited vocabulary, difficulty understanding context clues, and bias or personal beliefs. B) Difficulty identifying main ideas. C) Lack of reading comprehension. D) Lack of critical thinking skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lack of background knowledge, limited vocabulary, difficulty understanding context clues, and bias or personal beliefs. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesInformational Text Features Quiz 1Informational Text Features Quiz 2Informational Text Features Quiz 3Informational Text Features Quiz 5Informational Text Features Quiz 6Informational Text Features Quiz 7Academic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books