Text Structure

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I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are finished, I can go outside to play. Options: compare and contrast, problem and solution, description, sequence

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sequence

Answer explanation

The passage outlines a series of chores performed in a specific order: folding laundry, sweeping, mopping, and emptying garbage. This clear progression indicates a sequence of tasks, making 'sequence' the correct choice.

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Did you know that not all deserts are hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long winters when the temperatures can reach below freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.

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compare and contrast

Answer explanation

The passage discusses the differences between hot and cold deserts, highlighting their unique characteristics. This clearly illustrates a 'compare and contrast' approach, as it contrasts the features of both types of deserts.

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What is the organizational structure of the passage about conductors and insulators? Options: compare and contrast, cause and effect, description, sequence.

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compare and contrast

Answer explanation

The passage compares conductors and insulators by defining each and providing examples. It highlights the differences between materials that allow electricity to flow and those that do not, making 'compare and contrast' the correct choice.

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What is the relationship between the increase in internet connectivity and the decline of newspapers? Options: compare and contrast, description, cause and effect, sequence.

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cause and effect

Answer explanation

The passage illustrates a cause and effect relationship: the increase in internet connectivity leads to more people getting news online, which in turn causes many newspapers to go out of business.

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Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise.

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despriction

Answer explanation

The passage provides characteristics of Beagles, such as being intelligent and good with children. This is a description of the breed, making 'description' the correct choice, as it focuses on their traits rather than problems or sequences.

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What is the relationship between an under-ocean earthquake and a tsunami? Options: compare and contrast, description, cause and effect, sequence.

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cause and effect

Answer explanation

The passage explains that an earthquake under the ocean can lead to a tsunami, which causes destruction and deaths. This illustrates a cause (earthquake) leading to an effect (tsunami), making 'cause and effect' the correct choice.

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When farmers use fertilizer to fertilize their crops, the left over fertilizer can run into nearby ponds, streams and rivers. The result is that the nutrient-rich fertilizer causes way too much algae to grow. All that algae is bad for the plants and animals that live there. Options: compare and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, description

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cause and effect

Answer explanation

The passage describes how leftover fertilizer causes excessive algae growth, negatively impacting aquatic life. This illustrates a clear cause (fertilizer runoff) and its effect (algae overgrowth), making 'cause and effect' the correct choice.

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Mrs. Jonas was worried about Marco because he often fell asleep in class. She decided to call Marco's parents to discuss the problem. During the phone call, Mrs. Jonas suggested that an earlier bedtime might help Marco to get more sleep at night so that he would not need to sleep during class.

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problem and solution

Answer explanation

The scenario presents a problem (Marco falling asleep in class) and a proposed solution (suggesting an earlier bedtime). This clearly aligns with the 'problem and solution' structure, making it the correct choice.

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Which text structure might use words like SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, UNLIKE?

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Compare and Contrast

Answer explanation

The words SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, and UNLIKE indicate comparisons between two or more subjects. Therefore, the text structure that uses these terms is Compare and Contrast.

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Key words found in a text written in sequence: Compare and Contrast, Description, Cause and effect, Chronological Order, Problem and Solution.

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Chronological Order

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Chronological Order' because it refers to a sequence of events arranged in the order they occur, which is key in texts that follow a timeline. Other options do not imply a sequential structure.

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