Platinum Test

What is the main purpose of a problem-solution text?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To describe a place or person in detail

• To present a problem and offer ways to solve it

• To compare and contrast two different ideas

In a problem-solution text, which typically comes first?

• The solution

• The problem

• The conclusion

• The introduction

Which of these is NOT usually found in a problem-solution text?

• A clear statement of the problem

• Possible solutions to the problem

• A fictional story about the problem

• Evidence supporting the proposed solutions

How can you identify the problem in a problem-solution text?

• It's always in the first sentence

• It's described as something negative or undesirable

• It's always written in bold letters

• It's always at the end of the text

Which word or phrase might signal a solution in the text?

• "Unfortunately"

• "As a result"

• "One way to address this is"

• "The biggest challenge is"

What's the difference between a problem and a solution in the text?

• The problem is short, and the solution is long

• The problem is what needs to be fixed, and the solution is how to fix it

• The problem is always global, and the solution is always personal

• There is no difference; they are the same thing

In a problem-solution text, why might an author present multiple solutions?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To show there may be more than one way to address the problem

• Because they couldn't decide on the best solution

Which of these titles is most likely to introduce a problem-solution text?

• "A Day in the Life of a Teacher"

• "The History of Chocolate"

• "How to Reduce Plastic Waste in Our Oceans"

• "Top 10 Tourist Attractions in New York"

What should you look for to identify the solution in a problem-solution text?

• A description of actions or steps to address the problem

• A list of more problems

• The author's personal opinions about the problem

• Historical information about the problem

Which of these is a characteristic of a well-written problem-solution text?

• It only focuses on the problem and ignores solutions

• It presents a clear problem and logical solutions

• It includes many characters and dialogue

• It describes a problem but doesn't offer any solutions