Text Structure Quiz

What is the main purpose of the compare and contrast text structure?

• To provide a chronological sequence of events

• To emphasize the importance of the main idea

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To show similarities and differences between two or more subjects or ideas.

Provide an example of a cause and effect relationship in a text.

• The protagonist of a novel had a pet cat and enjoyed reading mystery books.

• In a story, a character's decision to steal led to their arrest by the police.

• The main character in a story went to the store and bought some groceries.

• A character in a book decided to take a nap and then went for a walk.

Explain the problem and solution text structure using an example.

• The problem and solution text structure presents a solution and then provides a problem.

• The problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then provides a solution to that problem.

• The problem and solution text structure presents multiple problems without any solutions.

• The problem and solution text structure presents a solution without any problem.

Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: A) The alarm went off B) The students woke up C) They brushed their teeth D) They had breakfast

• DCBA

• CDBA

• BACD

• ACBD

Why is it important for a text to follow chronological order?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text more interesting

• To hide important information

• To organize the information in a clear and logical manner.

How is the compare and contrast text structure different from the problem and solution text structure?

• The compare and contrast text structure focuses on cause and effect relationships.

• The compare and contrast text structure focuses on similarities and differences between two or more things.

• The compare and contrast text structure focuses on presenting a solution to a problem.

• The compare and contrast text structure focuses on describing a sequence of events.

What are the key words that indicate a cause and effect relationship in a text?

• although, but

• also, moreover

• because, since, as a result, therefore, consequently, due to, resulted in

• if, then

Identify the problem and solution in the following passage: 'The car wouldn't start. After checking the battery, the driver realized it was dead. He called for a jump start and was able to get on the road.'

• Problem: Car wouldn't start; Solution: Battery was dead, called for a jump start

• Problem: Car overheated; Solution: Added coolant

• Problem: Car had a flat tire; Solution: Changed the tire

• Problem: Car ran out of gas; Solution: Refilled the gas tank

Explain the concept of sequence in text structure.

• Sequence in text structure means the use of punctuation marks.

• Sequence is the process of editing a piece of writing.

• The concept of sequence refers to the order in which events, ideas, or information are presented in a piece of writing.

• The concept of sequence refers to the order of letters in a word.

Why is it important for writers to use text structure in their writing?

• To limit the creativity and expression of the writer.

• To confuse the reader and make the writing more difficult to understand.

• To organize their ideas and make their writing more coherent and understandable.

• To make the writing less organized and incoherent.