Q.1
A 'cross section' is a graphic informational text feature. Why is it useful?
  • It gives you an internal view of the object discussed in a text
  • It gives you an external view of the object discussed in a text
  • It gives you a magnified view of the object discussed in a text
  • It gives you side (lateral) views of the object discussed in a text
Q.2
What does the word 'index' mean?
  • The contents of a text listed alphabetically
  • A list of the meanings of the terms used in a scientific book
  • A list, in page order, of the subjects covered in the text
  • The contents of a text listed alphabetically with their page numbers
Q.3
What does the word 'glossary' mean?
  • It defines the words contained in the text
  • It describes words that have been printed in bright colours
  • It defines the pages that have been printed in bright colours
  • It is another word for 'index'
Q.4
What does the word 'preface' mean?
  • This is an introduction to a book written by the book's author
  • It's another name for the front cover of a book
  • It's another name for the back cover of a book
  • It is another name for 'glossary'
Q.5
Why are 'flow diagrams / flow charts' important informational text features?
  • Flow diagrams graphically describe the sequence of operations in a process
  • Flow diagrams list the book chapters in order of appearance
  • Flow diagrams graphically describe the pictures found in a book
  • Flow diagrams analyse the flow of a book's written style
Q.6
Which one of the following is not a graphic aid?
  • Graph
  • Paragraph
  • Map
  • Sketch
Q.7
Which one of the following is not a font?
  • Times New Roman
  • Bullets
  • Arial
  • Calibri
Q.8
What does the word 'appendix' mean?
  • This is additional textual information that accompanies the main text
  • This is additional graphic information that accompanies the main text
  • This is another name for the plot of a novel
  • This is additional information (both graphic and textual) that accompanies the main text
Q.9
What does the word 'caption' mean?
  • This is a list of those people who helped in the writing of a book
  • This is a list of graphic informational text features
  • This is the explanatory text that is written under a picture or photograph
  • This is the first chapter in a written text
Q.10
Which one of the following correctly defines the following words: 'author', 'editor' and 'publisher'?
  • The author is in charge of the publication of the book; the editor writes the book; the publisher publishes the book
  • The author writes the book; the editor publishes the book; the publisher is in charge of the publication of the book
  • The author writes the book; the editor is in charge of the publication of the book; the publisher publishes the book
  • The author publishes the book; the editor is in charge of the publication of the book; the publisher writes the book
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