Text Structure Comparison

Identify the text structure used in the following paragraph: Lions and tigers are both large cats, but they have some differences. Lions live in groups called prides, while tigers are solitary animals. This paragraph is an example of which text structure?

• Problem/solution

• Chronological

• Comparison/contrast

• Cause/effect

What are the key words that indicate a comparison in the following sentence: The elephant is larger than the hippopotamus.

• bigger than

• more than

• larger than

• smaller than

Compare and contrast the habitats of a polar bear and a penguin.

• Both the polar bear and penguin live in the same habitat.

• The polar bear lives in the ocean, while the penguin lives in the mountains.

• The polar bear lives in the desert, while the penguin lives in the rainforest.

• The polar bear lives in the Arctic region, which is characterized by ice, snow, and cold temperatures, while the penguin lives in the Antarctic region, which also has ice and cold temperatures but with a different ecosystem and geography.

Organize the following sentences into a paragraph comparing dogs and cats: Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship. Cats are independent animals that enjoy their alone time. Both dogs and cats make great pets, but they have different personalities.

• Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship. Cats are known for their loyalty and companionship. Both dogs and cats make great pets, and they have similar personalities.

• Cats are known for their loyalty and companionship. Dogs are independent animals that enjoy their alone time. Both dogs and cats make great pets, but they have different personalities.

• Dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship. Both dogs and cats make great pets, but they have different personalities. Cats are independent animals that enjoy their alone time.

• Dogs are known for their loyalty and independence. Cats are independent animals that enjoy their alone time. Both dogs and cats make great pets, but they have different personalities.

Identify the text structure used in the following paragraph: The cheetah is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. This paragraph is an example of which text structure?

• Comparison

• Narrative

• Description

• Opinion

What are the key words that indicate a comparison in the following sentence: The sun is much larger than the moon.

• smaller than

• equal to

• bigger than

• larger than

Compare and contrast the diet of a lion and a cheetah.

• The diet of a cheetah primarily includes large mammals like elephants and rhinos.

• The diet of a lion consists mainly of large mammals such as zebras, wildebeest, and buffalo, while the diet of a cheetah primarily includes smaller prey like gazelles and impalas.

• Both lion and cheetah primarily eat plants and fruits.

• The diet of a lion consists mainly of fish and insects.

Identify the text structure used in the following paragraph: The United States and Canada share the longest international border in the world, stretching over 5,500 miles. This paragraph is an example of which text structure?

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• narrative

• problem and solution

What are the key words that indicate a comparison in the following sentence: The spider is smaller than the tarantula.

• smaller than

• equal to

• bigger than

• more than