Text Structure Pretest

Choose the correct text structure used in this paragraph: Since I was running late this morning, I completely forgot to make a lunch! One reason is because I forgot to set my alarm. Consequently, I know I will be hungry and crabby all day today!

• problem and solution

• classification

• cause and effect

• definition

Choose the correct text structure used in this paragraph: The problem is I can never get a perfect score on a test. Obviously I need to do something about it. I suppose one solution could be to study more than once a week.

• cause and effect

• question and answer

• problem and solution

• chronological

Choose the correct text structure used in this paragraph:

Of all the things I love in this world, my dogs would be close to the most! My dogs are very similar because they are so cute and happy. Nevertheless, they are also very different. They are different breeds and are very different in size.

• classification

• compare and contrast

• definition

• chronological

Choose the correct text structure used in this paragraph: In my science class, we talked about the different Kingdoms of life. We grouped each kingdom based on their similar characteristics. Mammals we made its own category because they are warm blooded.

• definition

• classification

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

The signal words rank, order, group, and categorize tell the reader that the text is structured by ________________ .

• chronological

• classification

• compare and contrast

• definition

The signal words because of, since, leads to, and consequently tell the reader that the text is structured by ________________ order.

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• definition

• classification

The signal words first, later, after, and finally tell the reader that the text is structured by ________________ order.

• chronological

• problem and solution

• description

• definition

The signal words also, similarly, instead, and despite tell the reader that the text is structured by ________________ order.

• definition

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• classification

Choose the correct text structure used in this paragraph: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. Every morning, the sky turns from dark to light, and every evening, it turns from light to dark.

• A) chronological

• B) cause and effect

• C) problem and solution

• D) classification

Choose the correct text structure used in this paragraph: The rainforest is home to a diverse range of species. It provides shelter, food, and a unique ecosystem for countless organisms.

• A) definition

• B) description

• C) cause and effect

• D) problem and solution