Comparing Text Structures Practice

Read the following two texts about the American Revolution. Text 1 describes the events in chronological order, while Text 2 uses a cause/effect structure. Which text structure is used in Text 1?

• Cause/Effect

• Chronological/

  Sequence

• Compare/Contrast

• Problem/Solution

Answer explanation

Text 1 describes events in chronological order, meaning it presents them as they occurred over time. Therefore, the correct text structure used in Text 1 is 'Chronology'.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

Consider two articles: one about the life cycle of a butterfly and another about the life cycle of a frog. The text structure most likely used if the articles are organized by comparing the stages of development is (a)   .

• Chronological/Sequence
• Compare/Contrast
• Cause/Effect
• Problem/Solution

Answer explanation

The articles compare the stages of development of a butterfly and a frog. This organization highlights similarities and differences, making 'Comparison' the most appropriate text structure.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

Match the following text structures with their descriptions.

• Reasons are given for why something happens and the results of it.

• Compare/Contrast

• Events are described in the order they occur.

• Cause/Effect

• Two or more items are evaluated to highlight similarities and differences.

• Problem/Solution

• A difficulty is presented along with ways to resolve it.

• Chronological/

  Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

A book describes the process of photosynthesis and then explains how it solves the problem of energy production in plants. What is the text structure used in the second part of the book?

• Chronological/

  Sequence

• Compare/Contrast

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

Answer explanation

The second part of the book addresses how photosynthesis solves the energy production problem in plants, which fits the Problem/Solution text structure. It identifies a problem (energy production) and presents a solution (photosynthesis).

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CCSS.RI.5.5

Two articles discuss the history of transportation. Article 1 lists the developments in order from the invention of the wheel to modern cars. Article 2 compares the efficiency of different modes of transportation. The text structure of Article 2 is (a)   .

• Chronological/Sequence
• Compare/Contrast
• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

Answer explanation

Article 2 focuses on comparing the efficiency of different transportation modes, which indicates a comparison structure. In contrast, Article 1 follows a chronological order of developments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which text structure is most appropriate for an article that first describes a problem in urban planning and then suggests various solutions?

• Compare/Contrast

• Chronological/

  Sequence

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

Answer explanation

The Problem/Solution structure is ideal for discussing an issue in urban planning and then proposing solutions, as it clearly outlines the problem first and follows with potential resolutions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

If a text explains the steps of the water cycle in the order they occur, which text structure is being used?

• Chronological/

  Sequence

• Problem/Solution

• Compare/Contrast

• Cause/Effect

Answer explanation

The text structure used is 'Chronology' because it presents the steps of the water cycle in the order they occur, indicating a sequence of events over time.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Match the following text structures with their descriptions.

• Analyzes the differences and similarities between two or more subjects.

• Cause/Effect

• Explains reasons why something happened and the results of it.

• Compare/Contrast

• Identifies an issue and proposes one or more solutions.

• Chronological/

  Sequence

• Describes events in the order they occurred.

• Problem/Solution

Answer explanation

The report analyzes differences and similarities between renewable and non-renewable energy sources, indicating a comparison structure. This structure highlights how these energy types relate to each other.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

The text structure used in an article that outlines the sequence of events leading to the discovery of penicillin is (a)   .

• Cause/Effect
• Problem/Solution
• Chronological/Sequence
• Compare/Contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Match the following text structures with their descriptions.

• Proposes strategies to address an issue.

• Compare/Contrast

• Explains reasons and their outcomes.

• Cause/Effect

• Highlights similarities and differences.

• Problem/Solution

• Describes events in the order they occurred.

• Chronological/

  Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5