Problem & Solution (C)

Problem & Solution (C)

Multiple Select

Which of the following key words show problem and solution text structure?

• consequently

• as a result

• thereby

• in contrast

Multiple Choice

What is the problem in this text?

• flooding

• they can't predict flooding

• stream gauges are used to measure water flow

• USDG

Multiple Choice

What is the solution in this text?

• flooding

• they can't predict flooding

• stream gauges are used to measure water flow

• USDG

Multiple Select

Which words are synonyms of 'problem'

(synonyms are words with the same meaning)

• difficulty

• trouble

• hope

• worry

Multiple Select

Which words are synonyms of 'solution'

(synonyms are words with the same meaning)

• possibility

• answer

• hope

• worry

Read the text again on your own

Brown stinkbugs have caused many problems since they were accidentally introduced to North America. They damage fruit, bother people and harm crops. Scientists are trying to find a solution. One promising possibility is a species of wasp that originally comes from Asia. This wasp is a predator of stink bugs. Scientists hope that this wasp could solve the stinking problem.

Open Ended

What clue words can you see in the text?

Multiple Choice

What is the problem?

• The stinkbugs

• The wasp

• The stinkbugs are damaging crops and bothering people

• The wasp is a predator of the stinkbug

Multiple Choice

What is the solution?

• The stinkbugs

• The wasp originally comes from Asia

• The stinkbugs are damaging crops and bothering people

• Bringing the Asian wasp, a predator of the stinkbug