WorksheetsText Structures
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 27mins
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1.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
2.
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
3.
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
4.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
5.
This type of writing is usually in chronological order.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
timeline & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
6.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
a)
problem & solution
b)
order & sequence
c)
compare & contrast
d)
cause & effect
7.
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
timeline & sequence
d)
problem & solution
8.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
9.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
10.
The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
11.
This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.
a)
problem & solution
b)
compare & contrast
c)
cause & effect
d)
descriptive
12.
Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.
a)
order & sequence
b)
descriptive
c)
compare & contrast
d)
problem & solution
13.
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.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
14.
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
15.
"The Mona Lisa is a painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It was painted between 1503 and 1506. Today, it is thought to be the most well known painting in the world. You can see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. About six million people view the famous painting each year."
What text structure is used here?
What text structure is used here?
a)
Description
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Compare/Contrast
16.
"The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein is well known for his three books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in 1981. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996."
What is the text structure?
What is the text structure?
a)
Description
b)
Cause/Effect
c)
Problem/Solution
d)
Sequence
17.
Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.
What is the text structure?
What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Description
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare/Contrast
18.
Marsupials are a kind of mammal. Most female marsupials have a pouch to carry their babies. A newborn marsupial is very small and underdeveloped. It will spend the first part of its life in its mother's pouch. Kangaroos, wombats, and koalas are all marsupials.
What is the text structure?
What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Description
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare/Contrast
19.
To make a snowman, start by rolling a big ball for the body. Then roll a smaller ball and put it on top of the big ball to use as the head. Next, find two sticks to use as arms. Then you can use objects such as coal, a carrot, and raisins to make the face. Add a hat and your snowman is complete!
What is the text structure?
What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Description
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
20.
Some of the students in room 52 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Mrs. Kelly found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment.
What is the text structure?
What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
21.
When farmers use fertilizer to fertilize their crops, the left over fertilizer can run into nearby ponds, streams and rivers. The result is that the nutrient-rich fertilizer causes way too much algae to grow. All that algae is bad for the plants and animals that live there.
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What is the text structure?
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What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
22.
Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps you immune system strong so you won't get sick.
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What is the text structure?
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What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Description
d)
Sequence
23.
Most people know that Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but did you know that Mercury also orbits the sun faster than any other planet? At a speed of 31 miles (50 km) per second, Mercury completes an orbit every 88 days. That means that a year on Mercury is less than three Earth months long!
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What is the text structure?
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What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Description
d)
Sequence
24.
When I get to my classroom in themorning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.
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What is the text structure?
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What is the text structure?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
25.
An earthquake that occurs under the ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is a series of giant waves that can cause a great deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run to higher ground as fast as you can.
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What is the text structure?
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What is the text structure?
a)
Description
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
26.
The capybara is the world's largestrodents. Capybaras can weigh up to 145 pounds (66 kg). They love the water and spend most of their time in swamps, ponds, and rivers. If you want to see a capybara in the wild, you will need to go to Central or South America.
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What is the text structure?
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What is the text structure?
a)
Description
b)
Compare/Contrast
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
27.
Which text structure matches this graphic organizer?
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
28.
Which text structure matches this graphic organizer?
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
29.
Which text structure matches this graphic organizer?
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
timeline
d)
compare and contrast
30.
Which text structure matches this graphic organizer?
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
sequence
d)
compare and contrast
31.
Which text structure matches this graphic organizer?
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
sequence
d)
compare and contrast
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