Text Structure Passages

What text structure is used to describe something in detail?

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Description

The text structure that involves identifying similarities and differences is (a)   .

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Description

What text structure is used to explain events in the order they happen?

• Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Cause and Effect

Match the following text structures with their descriptions.

• Involves examining similarities and differences.

• Description

• Involves providing details about a topic.

• Sequence

• Involves presenting events in a specific order.

• Problem and Solution

• Involves presenting a problem and then offering a solution.

• Compare and Contrast

What text structure explains reasons why something happened?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

Passage: "The invention of the telephone was a revolutionary step in communication. Before its invention, people relied on letters, which could take days to reach their destination. With the telephone, conversations could happen instantly, bridging distances like never before."

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Cause and Effect

Global warming is a pressing issue caused by excessive greenhouse gas emissions. To combat this, governments are implementing policies to reduce emissions and encourage alternative energy use.

• Description

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

Passage: "The Great Wall of China is one of the most significant architectural feats in history. Spanning thousands of miles, it was built over several dynasties to protect against invasions. Its construction involved millions of workers and took centuries to complete."

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Description

• Sequence

Passage: "The process of photosynthesis involves plants taking in carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce oxygen and glucose. This process is essential for plant survival and contributes to the Earth's oxygen supply."

• Sequence

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

What is the correct cause-and-effect definition?

• The author organizes the text in a way that explains what happened as a result of the event.

• The author organizes the text in a way that explains what happened as a result of the problem.