Understanding Text Structures Quiz

Which text structure explains why something happened and the result of it happening?

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

• Description

• Sequence

What text structure is used when an author lists steps in a process or event in chronological order?

• Sequence

• Problem and solution

• Description

• Compare and contrast

Which of the following is an example of a "problem and solution" text structure?

• Explaining the differences between hurricanes and tornadoes

• Describing the process of photosynthesis

• Discussing the causes of global warming and ways to reduce its effects

• Listing the events leading up to the American Revolution

In which text structure do authors use details to give readers a clear picture of a topic, idea, person, place, or thing?

• Description

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

When an author talks about the similarities and differences between two or more things, which text structure are they using?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Description

• Sequence

What is the primary purpose of the "sequence" text structure?

• To persuade the reader about a particular point of view

• To explain how different concepts or objects are related

• To outline the order in which events or steps occur

• To argue a solution to a problem

Which text structure might an author use to write about the effects of pollution on ocean life?

• Description

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence

If a writer is explaining the features of two different species of birds to highlight their differences and similarities, which text structure are they most likely using?

• Description

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

What text structure would be most appropriate for a manual explaining how to assemble a bicycle?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence

• Problem and solution

A story that begins by introducing a conflict and ends with a resolution is primarily using which text structure?

• Description

• Sequence

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect