1: CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: Which genres listed below are a type of informative text?

A Journalism
B Fictional
C Historical
D How-to
2:What is the difference between the CENTRAL IDEA of an informative text and the SUPPORTING DETAILS in that same text?
A The central idea is all of the details that support the main focus of the text. The supporting details are the ideas that the author is trying to convey.
B The central idea is the topic of the text and the supporting details are the most important idea.
C The central idea is the main idea, or most important idea in a text. The supporting details are the details that support the central idea, such as facts, examples, etc.
D The central idea is only found in fictional texts and supporting details are found in informative texts.
3: The city implemented a new recycling program. As a result, the amount of waste sent to landfills decreased significantly, and more people became aware of environmental issues. What effect did the recycling program have on the environment?
A increased waste
B greater awareness of recycling
C more landfills
D none of the above
4: Use the sentence to answer the question. Large waves cause erosion of shorelines. Sea walls constructed of concrete can protect shorelines from this erosion. Which type of connection is made between the ideas in these sentences?
A contrast
B problem and solution
C cause and effect
D description
5: Use the sentence to answer the question. Although the younger members of the team showed great enthusiasm for the coaches new rules, the older, more experienced members voiced their concerns. Which type of connection does the author make between the ideas in this sentence?
A contrast
B problem and solution
C comparison
D cause and effect