cause and effect

• Gives information in time or date order.

• Shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

• Provides information in a specific order events took, or need to take, place.

• Presents dilemma and how to solve it.

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compare and contrast

• Gives information in time or date order.

• Tells ideas, events, or facts and what happens as a result of the ideas events or facts.

• Presents dilemma and how to solve it.

• Shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

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problem and solution

• Presents dilemma and how to solve it.

• Tells ideas, events, or facts and what happens as a result of the ideas events or facts.

• Provides information in a specific order events took, or need to take, place.

• Gives information in time or date order.

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sequence

• Tells ideas, events, or facts and what happens as a result of the ideas events or facts.

• Shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

• Provides information in a specific order events took, or need to take, place.

• Presents dilemma and how to solve it.

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What text structure did the author use when he wrote the passage below?

Buying a computer can be a frightening and overwhelming task, but don't let that prevent you from getting the right one. The first thing that you have to do is figure out which one you want. Start by researching on the internet: read reviews and compare features. Decide what's important to you and how much you are willing to pay. Once you have found the right computer, it is time to compare prices. Search by the model number of the computer. Check prices from at least three websites before you make your purchase, and don't forget to factor in the cost of shipping and handling. Also Google the name of the website on which you are planning to buy the computer and read reviews to make sure that they are reputable before placing your order. If it looks good, enter your information, await your shipment, and enjoy your new computer!

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• chronological order

• sequence

• problem and solution

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What text structure did the author use when he wrote the passage below?

More and more people these days are buying tablets instead of personal computers. Each has advantages over the other. If you have to write a paper, build a website, or do a lot of computer work, you will probably want to use a personal computer since it will have a full size keyboard. Tablets also have keyboards, but they are not as comfortable to use for long periods of time since they are smaller. If you are just doing some casual internet browsing, social networking, or messaging, you may just want to use a tablet. Tablets are smaller and more portable than personal computers. That means that you can use your tablet while you are lying on the couch, on vacation, or in a car. Personal computers need to be plugged in to work while tablets have batteries that allow them to run for a long time without connecting to an outlet. There is a right time to use each of these devices. I want both.

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• sequence

• chronological order

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chronological order

• Tells ideas, events, or facts and what happens as a result of the ideas events or facts.

• Gives information in time or date order.

• Presents dilemma and how to solve it.

• Shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What text structure did the author use when he wrote the passage below?

Working on a computer may be easier and safer than working in a mine, but it doesn’t come without risks. Using a computer for a long time can lead to poor eyesight, muscle loosening, back pain, and injuries to the hands and wrists. If you find yourself working or playing on a computer quite regularly, take a few steps to prevent these problems and you’ll thank yourself later. When you are computing for a long time, take frequent breaks. Get up and walk around every once and while. Exercise a little bit. Take your eyes off of the computer screen. Stretch your hands and wrists. Straighten your back. It can be hard to pull yourself away from your computer once you get into a zone, but your body will thank you later if you do. Make your health a priority and don’t worry so much about what’s happening on that little screen.

• problem and solution

• chronological order

• sequence

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

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What text structure did the author use when he wrote the passage below?

There are two types of people in this world: cat people and dog people. Which type are you? Well, if you like a pet that is low maintenance, you might be a cat person. Cats are easier to take care of than dogs because cats are very independent. Since they use litter boxes, they do not have to be taken outside to go potty like dogs. Also, cats clean themselves while dogs need occasional baths. If you prefer a pet that requires more attention, you may be a dog person. Most dogs are very loyal and obedient. You can play games like fetch or tug of war with a dog. Dogs will also alert you when someone is outside of your home, whereas cats will usually just stay quiet. Both cats and dogs like to be petted, and they both make excellent pets, but it takes a certain kind of person to own them. Which kind of person are you?

• sequence

• description

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

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What text structure did the author use when he wrote the passage below?

Computers are very complex machines, but everything that they do can be put into two basic categories: inputting and outputting. Inputting is when the computer accepts information entered by the user. Outputting is when the computer returns information to the user. When you press a key on your keyboard, you input information. When the letter that you pressed appears on your monitor, your computer is outputting. Both inputting and outputting require the computer to process information, but input is controlled by the user and output is controlled by the computer. Without inputting and outputting, there would be no computing.

• sequence

• chronological order

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

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