Identifying Text Structures

Read the passage below and identify the text structure: "The city faced a severe water shortage due to prolonged drought. To solve this, the government implemented water rationing and invested in desalination plants."

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Read the passage below and identify the text structure: "The Amazon rainforest is a vast region that spans across several countries in South America. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including many species that are not found anywhere else in the world."

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Compare the text structures of the following two passages and identify which one is a problem and solution: Passage 1: "The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs and queens." Passage 2: "The city was experiencing high levels of air pollution. To combat this, the government introduced stricter emission regulations and promoted the use of public transportation."

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Compare the text structures of the following two passages and identify which one is a description: Passage 1: "The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa. It is characterized by its vast sand dunes and harsh climate." Passage 2: "To bake cookies, first preheat the oven. Then, mix the ingredients and place spoonfuls of dough on a baking sheet. Finally, bake for 10 minutes."

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What text structure? Rice is one of the most important foods grown on Earth. It is a cereal grain like wheat or corn. Rice is a food eaten by two-thirds of the world’s people and can be grown on all of the continents, except on Antarctica. Nearly half of the rice grown on Earth comes from China and India. In the United States, the state of Arkansas is the largest producer of rice.

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