Text Structure Skills Quiz

Drake's new album "More Life" came out. You wanted to write about how it is similar and different from his Album "Views". Which text structure would you use to write this?

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

What is the primary purpose of using a cause and effect structure in a text?

• To describe the sequence of events in detail.

• To compare and contrast two or more items.

• To explain why something happened and what followed as a result.

• To provide a detailed description of a topic.

When an author is comparing and contrasting two concepts in a text, what are they likely trying to achieve?

• Show the chronological order of events.

• Highlight the differences and similarities between the two concepts.

• Explain the cause and effect relationship between the concepts.

• Describe a problem and its solution.

Which of the following is an example of sequencing events in a text?

• Listing the steps to make a sandwich.

• Explaining the reasons behind a historical event.

• Comparing two characters in a story.

• Describing the features of a new gadget.

In a problem and solution text structure, what does the author typically present first?

• A detailed solution.

• The main idea of the text.

• The problem that needs to be solved.

• A comparison of different problems.

Identifying the main idea of a text helps the reader to:

• Understand the sequence of events.

• Know what the author deems most important.

• Compare and contrast different concepts.

• Find the cause and effect relationships.

Which of the following best describes analyzing text features?

• Looking at the bold headings to predict what the section will be about.

• Identifying the sequence of events in a story.

• Comparing two characters in a novel.

• Describing the problem in a narrative.

What is the effect of using a cause and effect structure in a text?

• It makes it easier to compare and contrast ideas.

• It helps readers understand the reasons behind events or actions.

• It outlines the steps in a process in sequential order.

• It provides a detailed description of a topic.

When an author uses a sequence of events structure, they are likely to:

• Present events in the order they happened.

• Compare and contrast different events.

• Explain why certain events happened.

• Present a problem and then offer a solution.

Which of the following is an example of a text that describes a problem and solution?

• A biography of a famous scientist.

• An article about the causes of global warming and ways to reduce it.

• A history book detailing the events of World War II.

• A cookbook with recipes for desserts.