Identifying Text Structures in Writing

What is the purpose of understanding text structures?

• To improve writing skills

• To organize texts better

• To understand the organization and purpose of information

• To enhance vocabulary

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What does the 'Description' text structure involve?

• Providing characteristics or examples of a topic

• Explaining causes and effects

• Outlining problems and solutions

• Listing events in order

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Which keywords indicate a 'Sequence' text structure?

• First, second, next

• Similar, different

• Because, therefore

• Problem, solution

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What does the 'Sequence' text structure help to organize?

• Characteristics of a topic

• Events or items in a specific order

• Causes and effects

• Problems and solutions

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Which text structure would be most appropriate for explaining the steps in a recipe?

• Description

• Sequence

• Comparison

• Problem or Solution

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What is primarily compared in the 'Comparison' text structure example provided?

• Plants and Animals

• Spring and Autumn

• Summer and Winter

• Past and Present

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What is a key effect of the car problems listed in the 'Cause and Effect' text structure?

• The car consumes more fuel

• The car requires less maintenance

• The car stops running

• The car speeds up

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Which of the following is an effect mentioned in the 'Cause and Effect' structure?

• Radiator needs replacement

• Spark plug becomes loose

• Car stops running

• Car overheats

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What type of text structure is used when an author lists how things are alike and different?

• Cause and Effect

• Comparison

• Sequence

• Description

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Which solution is suggested for city smog in the 'Problem or Solution' text structure?

• Increasing the use of public transportation

• Outlawing cars that emit too many toxins

• Planting more trees in urban areas

• Using solar energy

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