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Problem and Solution text structure test

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
2.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what type of text structure is this?
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
3.
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem. what is the problem?
a)
Description
b)
chimpanzees
c)
chimpanzees are disappearing 
d)
Sequential
4.
One problem to resolve in crocodile watching is transportation. How can an observer get close enough to watch without scaring it away or being attacked? which text structure is this?
a)
directions
b)
problem and solution 
c)
cause and effect
d)
description and list
5.
Others, too, are hungry, including bands of timber wolves, which sometimes follow the musk oxen. In spring, when the calves are born, the wolves become particularly menacing. The musk oxen form a defensive ring, with calves and young animals in the middle. Even a dozen wolves attacking together stand little chance against the circle of lowered heads and sturdy horns. what is the problem?
a)
directions
b)
wolves are bad
c)
there is no order
d)
the wolves and other animals are hungry
6.
Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem.  What is the solution?
a)
people cutting down the rain forest
b)
ignore it
c)
people are trying to save the rain forests 
d)
Sequence/Order of Importance
7.
A conflict 
a)
Compare
b)
 Cause 
c)
Effect 
d)
Problem
8.
How the text is organized 
a)
Text Structure 
b)
Description 
c)
Contrast
d)
 Effect
9.
A conflict and how the conflict is solved
a)
Problem 
b)
Description 
c)
Solution
d)
 Problem/solution
10.
how the conflict is solved 
a)
Sequence 
b)
Solution 
c)
Cause 
d)
Description
11.
In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
12.
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.  What is  the problem and solution?
a)
ignore it it will go away
b)
no problem no solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
car accidents are a problem and a possible solution is to not use cell phones in the car
13.
A text structure where an issue is given and possible solutions are provided
a)
problem and solution
b)
sequential
c)
comparison
14.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet.  What is the problem and solution?
a)
dogs are better than cats get rid of cats
b)
dogs are better so have shelters just for them
c)
some dogs and cats have no home  WE should build shelters for them
d)
compare and contrast
15.
How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?
a)
The text would explain the steps of an event in time order
b)
The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue
c)
The text would show how two things are similar and different
d)
The text would define and describe one main topic
16.

What problem does the image show?
a)
having a cavity
b)
being hungry
17.
what solution is shown?
a)
having a cavity
b)
going to dentist