Q.1.
What is the purpose of an explanation?
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To explain how something works.
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To explain natural phenomena (such as a tornado).
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To explain a social process (such as the legal system).
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All of the above.
Q.2.
Which of the following would NOT be a suitable title for an explanation?
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How do meteorologists forecast the weather?
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How to make an alpine garden.
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How do lava lamps work?
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Why do bears hibernate?
Q.3.
What should the introduction include?
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It should introduce the subject.
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It should give instructions for how to read the rest of the explanation.
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It should tell a mystery story.
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It should tell the reader how long it will take to read the whole explanation.
Q.4.
You would use a glossary for ____
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listing the page number where each subject is mentioned.
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giving the title and the name of the author.
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listing the contents of the explanation.
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defining specialist vocabulary.
Q.5.
In an explanation about how a lava lamp works, which tense would you use?
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Past
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Present
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Future
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None of the above
Q.6.
Why are illustrations, diagrams and charts used in explanations?
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They help the reader understand how to follow the instructions.
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They add extra information, which helps the reader understand the explanation.
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They are only there to entertain the reader.
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They are never used in explanations.
Q.7.
Which of the following connectives would you NOT find in an explanation?
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After that, next, the following spring.
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Furthermore, moreover, in conclusion.
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First, then, finally.
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Because, so, as a result.
Q.8.
Which of these questions could NOT be answered by an explanation?
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Should pupils have to wear school uniform?
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What causes the tides?
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Why do penguins have wings?
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How does a computer work?
Q.9.
Which of the following would be an example of an explanatory (explanation) text?
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A novel.
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A book of poetry.
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A manual on how to look after your bike.
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A book on how a bike works.
Q.10.
Explanations are written in ____
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first person.
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second person.
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third person.
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first person and second person.