Text Features — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. To find what page Chapter 5 starts on, you would use the table of contents.
The table of contents lists every chapter and the page number where each one begins.
2. The word "habitat" was printed in bold letters so the reader would notice it.
Bold letters are darker and thicker than regular text, making important words stand out.
3. Under the photo of the volcano, a short caption explained what was happening.
A caption is a short description printed under a photo that explains what the image shows.
4. A glossary at the back of the science book defined the word "ecosystem."
A glossary is found at the back of a nonfiction book and defines important vocabulary words.
5. The section titled "Life in the Ocean" is an example of a heading.
A heading is a title at the top of a section that tells the reader what the section is about.
6. A map of the United States showed where each national park is located.
A map is a text feature that shows locations and may include a legend or key.
7. Small titles under the main heading that break a chapter into parts are called subheadings.
Subheadings are smaller titles placed under the main heading to organize a chapter into parts.
8. To find every page that mentions "volcanoes," you would look in the index.
The index is an alphabetical list at the back of a book that shows page numbers for specific topics.
9. A picture of a plant cell with arrows and names for each part is a diagram.
A diagram is a labeled drawing that uses arrows and labels to show the parts of something.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Table of contents
→ Lists chapters and page numbers
Describes what a photo shows
Glossary
→ Defines important words
Lists chapters and page numbers
Caption
→ Describes what a photo shows
Defines important words
Index
→ Lists topics alphabetically with page numbers
Lists topics alphabetically with page numbers
Match each item with its correct partner. The correct matches are: Table of contents → Lists chapters and page numbers; Glossary → Defines important words; Caption → Describes what a photo shows; Index → Lists topics alphabetically with page numbers.