Text Features — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
A heading tells you who wrote the book.
Corrected: A heading tells you what a section is about.
The corrected sentence is: "A heading tells you what a section is about.". The original sentence "A heading tells you who wrote the book." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
A caption is a list of words and their meanings at the back of a book.
Corrected: A caption is a sentence that describes a picture or photo.
The corrected sentence is: "A caption is a sentence that describes a picture or photo.". The original sentence "A caption is a list of words and their meanings at the back of a book." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
Bold words are printed in light, thin letters so readers skip them.
Corrected: Bold words are printed in dark, thick letters so readers notice them.
The corrected sentence is: "Bold words are printed in dark, thick letters so readers notice them.". The original sentence "Bold words are printed in light, thin letters so readers skip them." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The list at the front of a book that shows chapter names and page numbers is the table of contents.
The table of contents is found at the front of a book and lists chapters with their page numbers.
2. A subheading is a small title that comes under the main heading.
A subheading is a smaller title placed under the main heading to organize a section into parts.
3. Words that are slanted to the right on a page are printed in italics.
Italics are slanted letters used to highlight important words or titles in a text.
4. A index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that shows page numbers for topics.
An index is found at the back of a book and lists topics in alphabetical order with page numbers.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A glossary gives the meanings of important words in a book.
True False
A caption is a short description printed under a photo or picture that tells the reader what it shows.
2. Fiction books use more text features than nonfiction books.
True False
A glossary defines important words. The table of contents lists chapters and page numbers.
3. A diagram is a drawing with labels that shows how something works.
True False
Bold words stand out from the regular text and signal that a word is important for the reader to know.