Text Structures Pretest

Front

What is the text structure that uses signal words like 'before', 'after', 'first', and 'second'?

Back

Sequence

Front

Which text structure is used to show how two or more items are alike and different?

Back

Compare & Contrast

Front

What text structure explains why something happened or the effects of something?

Back

Cause & Effect

Front

What is the text structure that describes the order in which steps occur?

Back

Sequence

Front

What text structure is used to provide details about a topic or item?

Back

Description

Front

What signal words might indicate a Cause & Effect text structure?

Back

Because, therefore, as a result

Front

What is the purpose of a Compare & Contrast text structure?

Back

To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Front

In a Problem & Solution text structure, what is typically presented first?

Back

The problem.

Front

What type of text structure would you use to explain a process?

Back

Sequence

Front

What is an example of a text that uses Description as its structure?

Back

A passage describing a beach with details about sand, water, and activities.