Informational Text Structure Quiz

What is the main purpose of the informative text?

• Entertain the reader

• Provide facts and information

• Tell a fictional story

• Describe a character

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Which of the following is an example of a cause and effect text structure?

• Due to the heavy rain, the river overflowed, causing floods in nearby towns.

• First, the experiment was set up. Then, the data was collected.

• The benefits of exercise include better health, more energy, and improved mood.

• The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

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In a problem and solution text structure, what do you typically find?

• Lists of unrelated facts

• A problem described followed by one or more solutions

• A series of events in chronological order

• A personal opinion on a topic

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What type of text structure is best for explaining the steps of a process?

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological

• Descriptive

• Problem and solution

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What does the term “compare and contrast” mean in informational texts?

• List items in order

• Show how two or more things are similar and different

• Explain a sequence of events

• Identify causes and their effects

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Which sentence is most likely to be found in a descriptive text?

• First, mix the ingredients.

• The tropical rainforest is home to diverse species, including vibrant birds, lush plants, and unique animals.

• The economic impact of the decision was significant.

• If we do not recycle, pollution will increase.

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What type of structure would you use to write about the differences between two types of renewable energy?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological

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Which statement best describes a chronological text structure?

• Presents information in order of importance.

• Describes the steps to solve a problem.

• Organizes events in the order they occurred.

• Highlights similarities and differences between topics.

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In a text that uses a cause and effect structure, which phrase could indicate a cause?

• As a result of…

• In conclusion…

• For example…

• First…

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Which of the following would be an effective way to organize a report on the water cycle?

• Compare and contrast the water cycle with the carbon cycle

• Describe the water cycle step by step in chronological order

• List the benefits of the water cycle

• Identify issues related to water pollution

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