Unit 3 Quiz

Which word best fits the sentence: "A text that explains the reason something occurs and its results have a _______ structure."

• Cause and effect

• Location

• Recipe

• Narrative

• Characteristic

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "characteristic"?

• Trait

• Feature

• Attribute

• Event

What is the main purpose of a "cause and effect" text structure?

• To entertain the reader

• To explain why things happen and their outcomes

• To list items in a category

• To describe a setting

Which of the following is an example of a "characteristic"?

• A list of groceries

• A person's eye color

• A map of a city

• A recipe for cookies

Which of the following best describes a "characteristic"?

• A random event

• A specific quality or feature

• A type of food

• A place where something happens

What is the function of a "cause and effect" text structure?

• To list items

• To explain causes and their effects

• To describe a person

• To compare two things

Which text structure is used to discuss the similarities and differences between donuts and apples?

• Compare and contrast

• Description

• Narrative

• Sequence

What details does a "description" text structure provide?

• Details about a topic's characteristics and details.

• Steps in a process.

• Differences between two topics.

• A timeline of events.

In a "compare and contrast" essay, what is discussed?

• Similarities and differences between topics.

• A sequence of events.

• A detailed description of a place.

• A personal story.

What is the main goal of using a "compare and contrast" structure?

• To show the similarities and differences of a topic.

• To tell a story.

• To describe a scene.

• To list instructions.