Text Structure Quiz

What type of text structure is used when information is laid out in order by time, such as the steps in a process?

• Cause-Effect

• Problem-Solution

• Sequence

• Description

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure would be used to explain why something happened and what resulted from it?

• Chronology

• Description

• Compare-Contrast

• Cause-Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What words might you look for to identify a problem-solution text structure?

• First, second, third

• Because, thus, since

• Resolution, solution, answer

• For example, for instance

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a text is describing something in detail, which of the following words might be used?

• Also, but, despite

• First, second, third

• Because, thus, since

• For example, for instance

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main difference between a sequence and chronology text structure?

• Sequence is about causes and effects, while chronology is about time.

• Sequence is about similarities and differences, while chronology is about details.

• Sequence is about steps in a process, while chronology is about the order of events over time.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which text structure focuses on the differences and similarities between things, people, ideas, etc.?

• Description

• Problem-Solution

• Cause-Effect

• Compare-Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of text structure is used when the author presents events in the order in which they happened?

• Random

• Alphabetical

• Reverse

• Chronological

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In which type of text structure does the author provide details about how something looks, feels, or behaves?

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

• Expository

• Narrative

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of text structure is used when the author explains the reasons why something happened and the result of it happening?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

When the author describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, and examples, what type of text structure is being used?

• Descriptive

• Sequential

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5