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Text Features
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A student wants to know the meaning of the word "erosion" in a science book. Which text feature should the student use?
A) table of contents
B) index
C) glossary
D) caption
2. Which text feature would best help you find every page in a book that talks about dolphins?
A) heading
B) index
C) caption
D) diagram
3. A nonfiction book has a picture of a rain forest. Below the picture it says, "The Amazon rain forest covers most of northern Brazil." What text feature is this?
A) label
B) subheading
C) glossary entry
D) caption
4. Why do authors use headings and subheadings in nonfiction books?
A) To make pages look colorful
B) To organize information so readers can find it easily
C) To replace the table of contents
D) To list vocabulary definitions
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A text feature that uses arrows and labels to show the parts of a volcano is a diagram.
2. The table of contents lists every chapter in order at the front of a book.
3. When a word is printed in bold, it usually means the word is important.
4. A map shows a specific place and may include a legend or compass rose.
5. Nonfiction books use more text features than fiction books.
Text Features
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A student wants to know the meaning of the word "erosion" in a science book. Which text feature should the student use?
A) table of contents
B) index
C) glossary
D) caption
2. Which text feature would best help you find every page in a book that talks about dolphins?
A) heading
B) index
C) caption
D) diagram
3. A nonfiction book has a picture of a rain forest. Below the picture it says, "The Amazon rain forest covers most of northern Brazil." What text feature is this?
A) label
B) subheading
C) glossary entry
D) caption
4. Why do authors use headings and subheadings in nonfiction books?
A) To make pages look colorful
B) To organize information so readers can find it easily
C) To replace the table of contents
D) To list vocabulary definitions
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) A text feature that uses arrows and labels to show the parts of a volcano is a diagram.
2) The table of contents lists every chapter in order at the front of a book.
3) When a word is printed in bold, it usually means the word is important.
4) A map shows a specific place and may include a legend or compass rose.
5) Nonfiction books use more text features than fiction books.
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