Text Structure and Comprehension

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage is about the author's personal life

• The passage focuses on a different topic

• Main idea of the passage is the primary concept or point being discussed.

• The passage discusses various side points

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

• Text structure analysis

• Sentence breakdown

• Paragraph structure examination

• Textual analysis

What is the purpose of including the details in the passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide context and support for the main idea or argument

• To hide the main idea

• To add unnecessary information

How does the author organize the information in the text?

• Alphabetically

• Geographically

• Thematically

• Chronologically

How the information within a written text is organized is the ​ (a)  

• text structure

• cause and effect

• sequence

• non-fiction

The way information is organized in a written text is called the ​ (a)  

• text structure

• cause and effect

• non-fiction

Identify the cause and effect relationship in the paragraph.

• Determine the setting of the paragraph

• Look for actions or events that lead to specific outcomes or consequences.

• Identify the main idea of the paragraph

• Find the author's purpose in writing the paragraph

Explain how the author uses compare and contrast in the text.

• The author uses compare and contrast to emphasize the setting of the story

• The author uses compare and contrast to highlight similarities and differences between subjects, characters, or ideas.

• The author uses compare and contrast to provide a summary of the text

• The author uses compare and contrast to introduce new characters

Identify the sequence of events in the passage.

• Events not mentioned in the passage

• Sequence of events in the passage must be listed in the correct order.

• Events in random order

• Events in reverse order

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• problem & solution

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

• cause & effect