Reading and Writing Skills Quiz

A fishbone chart is primarily used for comparing and contrasting ideas.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

A fishbone chart, also known as an Ishikawa diagram, is primarily used for identifying and analyzing the causes of a problem, not for comparing and contrasting ideas. Therefore, the statement is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Skimming is a technique to read every detail in a text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Skimming is a reading technique that focuses on quickly identifying main ideas and key points, rather than reading every detail. Therefore, the statement is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Cause-and-effect writing does not explain why events occur.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Cause-and-effect writing specifically explains why events occur, detailing the relationship between causes and their effects. Therefore, the statement is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Classification writing does not divide a topic into smaller parts.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Classification writing involves dividing a topic into smaller parts to categorize and organize information. Therefore, the statement is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A definition text cannot include examples or comparisons.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

A definition text can include examples or comparisons to clarify meaning. Therefore, the statement that it cannot is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Mapping involves writing complete sentences to form an outline.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Mapping typically involves creating visual representations or diagrams rather than writing complete sentences. Therefore, the statement is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Cohesion and coherence are interchangeable terms in writing.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Cohesion refers to the flow and connection of ideas within a text, while coherence pertains to the overall clarity and logical structure. They are related but distinct concepts, making the statement FALSE.

Persuasive writing avoids taking a specific stance on an issue.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Persuasive writing is characterized by taking a specific stance on an issue to convince the audience. Therefore, the statement that persuasive writing avoids taking a specific stance is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The term "narrative" refers only to fictional storytelling.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The term 'narrative' encompasses both fictional and non-fictional storytelling. Therefore, the statement is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Descriptive writing avoids using sensory details.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Descriptive writing is characterized by the use of sensory details to create vivid imagery. Therefore, the statement that it avoids using sensory details is FALSE.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5