Identifying Informational Text Structures
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When a family of beavers wants to construct a dam across a river, they begin by using their teeth to cut down trees. Then they drag the trees to the river where
they construct the dam from the bottom up.
They continue to add more trees, branches, and
mud until the top of the dam is above the water.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
description
cause and effect
sequence
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Do you ever forget to bring your completed homework to school? This can be so frustrating when you know you did your homework, but it won't count since you can't turn it in on time.
One way to prevent this issue is to put your homework
in your backpack as soon as you finish it. Another
solution is to leave yourself a note on the door.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
description
problem and solution
sequence
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people
now get their news from the internet rather than
reading newspapers. As a consequence, many
newspapers have gone out of business.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
description
cause and effect
sequence
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Space Needle was built in 1962 in
Seattle, Washington for the World's Fair.
It is 605 feet tall (184 m) from the ground to
the aircraft warning beacon at the very top.
Visitors can ride an elevator to the observation
deck at 520 (158 m) feet. They can also dine in a
revolving restaurant near the top of the needle.
Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and constrast
description
problem and solution
sequence
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following text structures is used to explain how something works or how to do something?
Cause and Effect
Sequence/Process
Compare and Contrast
Description
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What text structure is typically used when an author wants to highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects?
Problem and Solution
Sequence/Process
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which text structure does the author present an issue and then provide one or more solutions?
Description
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Sequence/Process
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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