Understanding Text Structure

Why is structuring information important in a text?

• It helps the reader follow ideas easily.

• It makes the text look longer.

• It allows the writer to add random facts.

• It makes the text more difficult to understand.

What does chronological order mean?

• Presenting events in the order they happened.

• Listing the most important details first.

• Arranging ideas in a random order.

• Grouping similar themes together.

Which type of text is most likely to be written in chronological order?

• A persuasive speech

• A historical biography

• A poem

• A descriptive essay

What is the purpose of a dramatic opening in a text?

• To immediately grab the reader’s attention.

• To explain the entire text in one sentence.

• To list all key points at once.

• To provide background information.

Which of these best describes a summary of events?

• A detailed account of every action in a text.

• A short version that highlights the main points.

• A random list of key events.

• An opinion on the events.

What is the consequence of an event in a text?

• The events that led up to it.

• The result or impact of the event.

• The description of the event.

• The conclusion of the text.

Why should paragraphs in an information text follow a logical order?

• To make the text clear and easy to understand.

• To make the text longer.

• To mix up the ideas for variety.

• To make the text more complicated.

Which of the following statements is a fact?

• The internet is the greatest invention of all time.

• The internet was created in the late 20th century.

• Everyone enjoys using the internet.

• The internet is better than books.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• The first mobile phone call was made in 1973.

• Smartphones are the most useful invention ever.

• A smartphone can connect to the internet.

• Mobile phones use radio signals to communicate.

In a well-structured text, where should the most detailed information be placed?

• In the introduction.

• In the middle (body paragraphs).

• In the conclusion.

• Spread randomly throughout the text.