This document is an assessment test for a 7th grade English class. It contains 10 multiple choice questions testing students' knowledge of different types of information resources like magazines, journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, books, and databases. The questions cover the purposes and defining features of these resources, such as magazines containing articles on popular topics and current events, encyclopedias synthesizing information on a single topic, and journals featuring scholarly articles on academic fields. An answer key is provided at the end.
This document is an assessment test for a 7th grade English class. It contains 10 multiple choice questions testing students' knowledge of different types of information resources like magazines, journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, books, and databases. The questions cover the purposes and defining features of these resources, such as magazines containing articles on popular topics and current events, encyclopedias synthesizing information on a single topic, and journals featuring scholarly articles on academic fields. An answer key is provided at the end.
This document is an assessment test for a 7th grade English class. It contains 10 multiple choice questions testing students' knowledge of different types of information resources like magazines, journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, books, and databases. The questions cover the purposes and defining features of these resources, such as magazines containing articles on popular topics and current events, encyclopedias synthesizing information on a single topic, and journals featuring scholarly articles on academic fields. An answer key is provided at the end.
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Directions: Read and answer the following questions. Copy the letter of the correct answer. 1. What type of information resources if you want to find articles on your topic in magazines, journals, or newspapers? a. Journal b. Database c. Encyclopedia d. Newspaper 2. Which of the following is NOT type of information sources? a. Magazine b. Library Catalog c. Internet d. Folktale 3. A type of information resources that cover virtually any topic, fact or fiction. a. Book b. Newspaper c. Encyclopedia d. Internet 4. Which of the following is the correct use of library catalog? a. To for background information on a topic b. To look for information or opinions about popular culture c. to find current information about international, national and local events d. to find out what items the library owns relevant to your topic 5. Which of the following is the correct description about magazine? a. A collection of articles about current events usually published daily b. It allows you to access most types of information on the Internet. c. It covers virtually any topic, fact or fiction. d. collection of articles and images about diverse topics of popular interest and current events. 6. These are collections of short, factual entries often written by different contributors who are knowledgeable about the topic. a. books b. journals c. encyclopedias d. magazines 7. It is a collection of articles usually written by scholars in an academic or professional field. a. journal c. book b. encyclopedia d. magazines 8. It covers virtually any topic, fact or fiction. For research purposes, you will probably be looking for this which synthesizes all the information on one topic to support a particular argument or thesis. a. book c. journal b. magazine d. encyclopedia 9. A collection of articles and images about diverse topics of popular interest and current events a. magazine c. encyclopedia b. journal d. book 10. A collection of articles about current events usually published daily. a. encyclopedia c. journal b. newspaper d. book Answer Key
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. B