Text Structure Identification Quiz

What text structure does this passage use?

Excerpt 1:

"Coral reefs provide shelter for thousands of marine species. However, pollution and rising ocean temperatures threaten these ecosystems. To protect coral reefs, scientists are developing new methods to reduce human impact on the ocean."

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the text structure contribute to the overall meaning of the passage?

Excerpt 1:

"Coral reefs provide shelter for thousands of marine species. However, pollution and rising ocean temperatures threaten these ecosystems. To protect coral reefs, scientists are developing new methods to reduce human impact on the ocean."

• It explains the different ways scientists classify coral reefs

• It shows how coral reefs change over time

• It presents a problem and describes how it can be solved

• It compares different types of marine species

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure is used in this passage?

Excerpt 2:

"In 1903, the Wright brothers made history by achieving the first powered flight. Years later, advancements in aviation led to the development of commercial airlines. Today, airplanes are a common form of transportation worldwide."

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does this text structure help the reader understand the passage?

In 1903, the Wright brothers made history by achieving the first powered flight. Years later, advancements in aviation led to the development of commercial airlines. Today, airplanes are a common form of transportation worldwide."

Answer choices

• It organizes events in the order they happened, showing progress in aviation

• It explains the differences between airplanes and other forms of travel

• It describes challenges the Wright brothers faced and how they overcame them

• It compares early flight to space travel

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What text structure does this passage use?

Excerpt 3:

"Although cats and dogs are both common pets, they have different characteristics. Cats are often independent and prefer to be alone, while dogs are social animals that enjoy companionship. Additionally, cats are usually quieter than dogs, which tend to bark."

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Chronological order

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the text structure support the main idea?

Excerpt 3:

"Although cats and dogs are both common pets, they have different characteristics. Cats are often independent and prefer to be alone, while dogs are social animals that enjoy companionship. Additionally, cats are usually quieter than dogs, which tend to bark."

• It explains why dogs are better pets than cats

• It shows the key differences between cats and dogs

• It describes how cats and dogs evolved over time

• It tells a story about pet ownership

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What text structure is used in this passage?

Excerpt 4:

"Deforestation is the process of cutting down large areas of trees. This loss of forests leads to reduced oxygen levels, increased carbon dioxide in the air, and habitat destruction for animals."

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the structure contribute to the meaning of the passage?

Excerpt 4:

"Deforestation is the process of cutting down large areas of trees. This loss of forests leads to reduced oxygen levels, increased carbon dioxide in the air, and habitat destruction for animals."

• It describes how forests change over time

• It explains the effects of deforestation on the environment

• It compares deforestation to other environmental problems

• It provides solutions for preventing deforestation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5