Types of Informational/Factual Text

Arlene and Airene are twins. They both love swimming. Arlene loves to swim in the pool but Airene loves to swim in the sea. What type of text is this?

• Problem and Solution

• Comparison-and-Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Time order

There is still no cure for Covid19 according to World Health Organization or WHO. In spite of all the research done. Because of this, researchers are now focusing on prevention rather than cure. Doctors advise drinking a lot of liquids, taking vitamins C, and rest on top of eating only healthy foods, regular exercise and rest are important. Practicing proper hygiene is very important, too.

• shows cause and effect

• shows compare and contrast

• presents the problem and solution

• shows process

“Air pollution or smog is a serious problem in some cities. Smog consists of smoke and exhaust fumes mixed with fog. To control air pollution, smoke ordinances have been passed. Smoke belching vehicles are checked and factories are required to reduce fumes emanating from them.”. How is the text type written?

• It shows the reason of air pollution in the cities.

• It starts with a problem and ends with a solution.

• It informs the reader about cause of air pollution.

• It shows comparison about air pollution and smog.

The water shortage that hit the country lately causes several problems. Because of water shortage, public places like local restaurants and many other places are forced to use very little water for cleaning which causes huge sanitation issues. In household settings, clean drinking water is also hard to acquire. Lack of water also results in clogged sewage, a perfect breeding place for mosquitoes and other insects- the source of dengue, malaria, and other diseases. In rural areas, growing of plants becomes a hard job because of less irrigation, which leads to a shortage in crops like rice. What type of text is this?

• Time order

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Comparison and Contrast

Which of the following topics can be distinguished as a compare-and-contrast text?

• Online Distance Learning

• The effects of No face-to-face Policy for school children

• The excessive use of the internet

• Modular Distance Learning and Online Distance Learning

“Dengue is a prominent disease nowadays. It is a disease caused by the bites of mosquito during daytime. This results to the severe cases leading to death. So, the Department of Health (DOH) is promoting the 4S strategy to fight dengue”. What is the purpose of the text?

• to enumerate strategies to fight Dengue

• to show cause and effect

• to compare and contrast

• to present the problem and solution

“Sounds may be pleasant or unpleasant. A pleasant sound is nice to hear. An unpleasant sound is annoying to the ears. Noise is an unpleasant sound. It is disturbing because it has no pitch, harmony and control. Music is a pleasant sound. It has a definite pitch and its vibration is regular and controlled.” How is the paragraph written?

• . It gives examples.

• It describes sounds.

• It enumerates the kinds of sounds.

• It compares the pleasant and unpleasant sounds

'First, we measured out the ingredients for the cake. After that, we mixed them together to make a batter. Then, we poured the batter into a cake tin. Finally, we put the cake tin in the oven.'

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• Classification

• Explanation

• Time order

Dogs are man's best friend because they feel like humans feel and they will act like a best friend. They are also trusting and loyal. They like being petted and touched. They will stick with you and they will be there for you. And dogs will actually love you ‒ not like cats. Cats always want to do their own thing and don't want to have anything to do with humans. this text type is an example of ________________.

• Enumeration

• Compare-and-contrast

• Explanation

• Time order

Cats have an inbuilt balancing system called the “righting reflex” that allows them to orient themselves and land on their feet. But while cats are often able to land the right way up, it’s not the case that they always land on their feet. The height of the fall can affect their ability to land safely. (https://www.purina.co.uk/articles/cats/behaviour/common-questions/do-cats-land-on-their-feet)

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• Explanation

• Classification

• Enumeration