Functions of Informational Text

Which signal word is commonly used to introduce a topic in a text?

• However

• As a result

• To begin

• Furthermore

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the function of a sentence in a passage help you understand?

• The author's background

• How the sentence supports the overall message

• The length of the passage

• The audience for the passage

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What type of text structure does the signal phrase "on the other hand" indicate?

• Conclusion

• Example

• Summary

• Contrast

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a signal word for providing evidence or examples?

• Additionally

• Such as

• Specifically

• For example

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of these is the first step when answering a text structure question on the SAT®?

• Read the passage

• Analyze the structure

• Review the answer choices

• Identify signal words

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A sentence begins with "However." What is the most likely function of that sentence in a passage?

• It provides evidence.

• It elaborates on the main idea.

• It contrasts with the previous sentence.

• It concludes the passage.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In an informational passage, what is the function of a sentence that starts with "For example"?

• To summarize the entire text.

• To provide an illustration of a previous point.

• To conclude the text.

• To offer a contrasting viewpoint.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If a sentence is introduced by "Therefore," what is the most likely function of the sentence?

• It gives an example.

• It contrasts two ideas.

• It summarizes or concludes.

• It explains a cause.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What type of function does a sentence beginning with "Next" likely have?

• Provides an example

• Offers a contrast

• Explains a process or sequence

• Concludes the passage

When analyzing text structure when it comes to the function of a sentence, what are you primarily looking for?

• Author's tone

• Organizational clues and signal words

• Specific details for memorization

• Sentence length

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5