Question

Which elements belong at the start of an informational text?

Select the two correct answers.

Responses

background information about the topic
background information about the topic

details describing other texts written by the author
details describing other texts written by the author

a brief description of who is writing the text
a brief description of who is writing the text

a topic sentence to state the main idea
a topic sentence to state the main idea

1 answer

The two correct answers that belong at the start of an informational text are:

  1. background information about the topic
  2. a topic sentence to state the main idea

These elements help set the context for the reader and provide a clear indication of what the text will cover.