Informational Text Structures Quiz

Noah, David, and Jackson are discussing the purpose of the compare and contrast text structure in their English class. According to them, what is the purpose of this text structure?

• To summarize the information they read.

• To provide a chronological sequence of the events they read.

• To persuade the reader about a certain viewpoint.

• To analyze similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Benjamin, Henry, and Avery are discussing different text structures in their English class. Benjamin is confused about one particular structure. He asks, 'Which text structure presents a problem and then provides a solution?'

• cause-effect

• problem-solution

• compare-contrast

• chronological

Henry, Michael, and Nora were playing with dominoes. Henry pushed the first domino. In this scenario, what does Henry's action refer to in the cause and effect structure?

• The event or action that leads to a certain result or effect.

• The location where an event or action takes place.

• The time period during which an event or action occurs.

• The result or effect of an event or action.

Henry, Michael, and Rohan are planning a road trip. They want to visit several cities in a specific order. Which text structure should they use to present their travel plan?

• chronological order

• hierarchical order

• random order

• alphabetical order

Aria, Mason, and Oliver are working on a school project about the Amazon Rainforest. What is their main goal if they choose to use the description text structure for their project?

• To provide details and characteristics of the Amazon Rainforest.

• To provide a chronological account of events related to the Amazon Rainforest.

• To compare and contrast the Amazon Rainforest with other ecosystems.

• To persuade their classmates to take a particular action towards the Amazon Rainforest.

Charlotte, Kai, and Arjun are discussing the characteristics of two different animals, a lion and a tiger. Which text structure are they using to show similarities and differences between these two animals?

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

Benjamin spilled a glass of water on the floor. What is the effect in this cause and effect scenario?

• The effect is Benjamin spilling the water, which is the cause of the event.

• The effect is the background information provided about Benjamin and the water.

• The effect is the water on the floor, which is the result or outcome of Benjamin spilling the glass of water.

• The effect is the main idea of the scenario involving Benjamin and the water.

Ethan, Mason, and Elijah are planning to build a treehouse. Which text structure should they use to explain how to build the treehouse or how it works?

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Sequential or Chronological Order

Avery, Luna, and Isla are working on a school project. They are confused about the purpose of the problem and solution text structure. Can you help them understand?

• To present a problem and its solution.

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To provide background information

Anika, Abigail, and Daniel are studying different text structures in their English class. Which text structure would Abigail use if she wants to provide details and characteristics about the topic 'The Life Cycle of a Butterfly'?

• persuasive

• descriptive

• expository

• narrative