Text Features — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Subheadings replace the table of contents in a nonfiction book.
Corrected: Subheadings break a chapter into smaller sections within a nonfiction book.
Subheadings do not replace the table of contents. They break a long chapter into smaller, titled sections so readers can find specific information faster.
2. Fix the sentence:
A table of contents is arranged in alphabetical order like a dictionary.
Corrected: A table of contents is arranged in the same order that chapters appear in the book.
A table of contents follows chapter order, not alphabetical order. The index is the text feature that uses ABC order like a dictionary.
3. Fix the sentence:
Labels are sentences that describe what is happening in a photograph.
Corrected: Labels are words or short phrases that point to and name parts of a diagram.
Labels are short words or phrases with arrows, not full sentences. The text feature that describes what is happening in a photograph is a caption, not a label.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A word printed in dark, heavy type is called a bold word.
Bold type makes letters darker and thicker than the rest of the text, which signals to the reader that the word is important.
2. A diagram is a drawing that uses arrows and labels to explain how something works.
A diagram is a drawing that uses arrows and labels to show the parts of something or explain how it works, making it easier to understand than words alone.
3. The index lists every topic in ABC order and tells the reader which pages to turn to.
The index organizes every topic in ABC order and pairs each one with page numbers, so readers can quickly find exactly where a topic appears in the book.
4. A smaller title under the main heading of a chapter is called a subheading.
A subheading is a smaller title placed under the main heading that tells readers what a specific part of the chapter is about.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A caption and a label do the same job in a nonfiction book.
True False
False. A caption is a sentence below a photo that describes it, while a label is a word or phrase with an arrow that names one part of a diagram. They have different jobs.
2. The glossary defines important vocabulary words found in the book.
True False
True. The glossary is placed at the back of a nonfiction book specifically to give readers clear definitions of important vocabulary words used in the text.
3. Maps, diagrams, and charts are all examples of text features.
True False
True. Maps show locations, diagrams show how things work, and charts organize data -- all three are text features that help readers understand nonfiction information.