Understanding Informational Text Structures Quiz

Which text structure presents problems and then gives one or more solutions?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

When an author lists steps in a process or describes an event in the order it happened, which text structure are they using?

• Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

What is the primary purpose of using headings and subheadings in an informational text?

• To provide definitions of key terms

• To organize information into sections that are easy to understand

• To introduce the main argument of the text

• To summarize the text

If a text is explaining the similarities and differences between two subjects, which text structure is it using?

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

What inference can be made from a text that describes the cause of pollution and its effects on the environment?

• Pollution is beneficial to the environment.

• The author believes pollution is a problem that needs addressing.

• The text is a fictional story.

• Pollution has no real impact on the environment.

When an author uses the description text structure, what are they likely trying to achieve?

• Argue a point of view

• List events in chronological order

• Provide a detailed explanation or depiction of a topic

• Show the cause and effect of an event

Which of the following is a clue that a text might be organized in a cause and effect structure?

• The text uses time order words like "first," "next," and "finally."

• The text uses words like "because," "therefore," and "as a result."

• The text is divided into sections with headings comparing two things.

• The text provides a problem followed by several solutions.

How can you infer the author's purpose in an informational text?

• By looking at the pictures and captions only

• By identifying the text structure and key details

• By reading the first and last paragraph only

• By focusing on the title alone

What does it mean if an informational text is structured as a sequence?

• It describes the causes and effects of a topic.

• It argues for or against a specific point.

• It outlines a series of events or steps in the order they occur.

• It compares and contrasts two or more things.

When making inferences from an informational text, what is most important to consider?

• The author's personal opinions

• The illustrations and graphics

• The facts and evidence presented in the text

• The reader's prior knowledge on the topic