Exploring Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

The video tutorial explains different text structures, including compare and contrast, cause and effect, and sequence and procedure. It provides examples for each type, helping students identify the structure used in various texts. The tutorial also includes practical exercises to reinforce learning.

What text structure discusses the similarities and differences between two subjects?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

What does a Venn diagram help illustrate?

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence of Events

• Compare and Contrast

• Description of a Scene

What happens when you blow on a candle according to the cause and effect structure?

• It changes color

• It gets brighter

• It melts faster

• It goes out

Which text structure is used to explain the process of a candle going out when blown?

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence and Procedure

• Description

• Cause and Effect

Which text structure would be used to describe the steps in making a sandwich?

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence and Procedure

• Description

What is the correct sequence for making a smoothie as described?

• Pour milk, add fruits, blend

• Add fruits, blend, pour

• Blend fruits, add milk, pour

• Add milk, blend, add fruits

What is a key characteristic of cold deserts?

• They are very dry

• They are always hot

• They have heavy rainfall

• They are rich in biodiversity

What has caused many newspapers to go out of business?

• Shift to internet for news

• Lack of interest in news

• Decrease in paper production

• Increase in book sales

Which year did Barack Obama become the U.S. President?

• 1997

• 2009

• 1979

• 1992

Which trees lose their leaves each autumn?

• Maple trees

• Fur trees

• Cedar trees

• Pine trees