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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Text structures and text features are in what type of text:
a)
Non-fiction
b)
Historical fiction
c)
Science fiction
d)
Realistic fiction
2.
If I want to show the differences and similarities between baseball and football, what text structure would I use?
a)
Problem & solution
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Description
d)
Cause & Effect
3.
Billy spilled milk on the kitchen floor. He used a paper towel to clean up his mess. What was his problem?
a)
Using a paper towel to clean the mess
b)
Not having any milk to drink
c)
Being clumsy
d)
Spilling milk on the floor
4.
Coral snakes are distinguished by their red, yellow/white, and black colored banding. Most species of coral snakes are small in size. North American species average around 3 feet in length, but specimens of coral snakes can reach up to 5 feet.
What type of text structure is this passage?
What type of text structure is this passage?
a)
Description
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Sequential
d)
Problem & Solution
5.
True or false: Another name for the sequential text structure is chronological.
a)
False
b)
True
6.
Some of the signal words used for problem & solution are:
a)
Consequently, therefore, as a result, reason why, because of, may be due to
b)
First, second, next, last, another, then
c)
For example, for instance, specifically, in particular, in addition
d)
Similar, same, alike, both, as well as, unlike
7.
What 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
8.
Choose the signal words that indicate chronological order:
a)
First, next, finally, 8:30, after
b)
Cause, effect, as a result of, because
c)
Problem, solution, promise, struggle
d)
Compare, contrast, similar, different
9.
What type of text structure describes events in order (First, Next, Then, Finally)?
a)
Description
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Sequential
10.
During the week, Paul usually wakes up at 7:30 am. Today, he overslept.
What's the effect?
What's the effect?
a)
He was very hungry.
b)
He was late for school.
c)
His dog kept barking.
d)
His parents bought a new car.
11.
All of the cows ran out of the pen!
What was the cause?
What was the cause?
a)
A truck came speeding by.
b)
The farmer milked his cows.
c)
A dish fell off the table.
d)
The gate was open.
12.
The Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are both U.S. holidays. However, the Fourth of July celebrates our independence and Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans. How are these holidays different?
a)
Both holidays are celebrated in the U.S.
b)
Fourth of July celebrates independence, while Veteran's Day celebrates veterans.
c)
Both holidays are in the summer.
d)
Both the Fourth of July and Veteran's Day are holidays.
13.
What text structure uses our five senses to explain a topic?
a)
Cause & Effect
b)
Description
c)
Compare/Contrast
d)
Chronological
14.
What text structure uses a venn diagram?
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Sequential
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Cause & Effect
15.
Dogs are considered to be a man's best friend. There are over 340 different breeds of dogs, ranging from small to large. Dogs' fur can come in many different colors, including brown, white and black. On average, dogs can live between 10 and 15 years. Depending on the breed, dogs have many different uses. Some people hunt with their dogs while others use their dogs as therapy pets.
What type of text structure is this passage?
What type of text structure is this passage?
a)
Cause & Effect
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Description
d)
Sequential
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