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Text Structures

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 59mins

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Class
Date
1.
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
2.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
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)

process

d)
compare & contrast
5.
This type of writing is usually in chronological order.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
6.
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)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
7.
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
8.
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
9.
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
10.
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
11.
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
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.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
13.
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
14.
Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.
a)
next, after, then, first, last
b)
struggle, promise, problem, solution
c)
consequently, as a result of, so, therefore
d)
similar, common, compare, contrast
15.
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
a)
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
b)
later, then, next, Monday
c)
similar, different, common, on the other hand
d)
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
16.
Choose the clue 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
17.

In which text structure would you find the signal words, "for example" and "characteristics"?

a)

Description

b)

Problem and solution

c)

Chronological order

d)

Compare and contrast

18.

Which type of text structure is the following book probably written in?


Crocodiles and Alligators: Not the Same Reptile

a)

Cause and effect

b)

Compare and contrast

c)

Chronological order

d)

Description

e)

Problem and solution

19.
What is the organizational text structure Description?
a)
describes a topic, idea, person, place, or thing by listing its features, characteristics, or examples
b)
describes the order or tells the steps to follow to do something or make something
c)
time order in which events occur
d)
key concept and information that supports the concept
20.
Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish.  He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species.  Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad.  He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers.  The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat.  If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads.  What text structure is this?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
21.
How is the text structured?
Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing."
a)
compare and contrast
b)
sequence/ process writing
c)
cause and effect
d)
problem and solution
22.
What makes problem and solution different from cause and effect?
a)
Problem and solution shows what happened and why it happened.
b)
Problem and solution offers a solution while cause and effect doesn't.
23.

Many kids don't like to wake up before 7:00 am.


This statement is a

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

c)

Generalization

24.
Which words signal a generalization?
a)
is, am, are, was, were
b)
all, most, usually, never
c)
alike, different, same, difference
25.
The author makes a list of the different nonprofit organizations running in Virginia.  What organizational pattern is that?
a)
enumeration
b)
cause and effect
c)
concept/definition
d)
compare and contrast
26.

What is a generalization?

a)

A fact

b)

An opinion

c)

What a passage is mostly about

d)

A broad statement about a subject based on information, observations, and experiences.

27.

What is the clue word in the following generalization?

Most government buildings are closed on holidays.

a)

Most

b)

Are

c)

Closed

d)

Government

28.

Passage #2 – The Best PB & J Ever When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching “Cops” on the TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.

How is the above text organized?

a)

chronological

b)

sequence/process

c)

cause and effect

d)

spatial/descriptive

29.

Passage #4 – Save the Tigers

Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.

How does the author organize the passage?

a)

cause and effect

b)

problem and solution

c)

sequence/process

d)

spatial/descriptive

30.

Passage #6 – Screen Protector Before applying the screen protector, clean the surface of your phone’s screen with a soft cloth. Once the surface of your screen is clean, remove the paper backing on the screen protector. Evenly apply the sticky side of the screen protector to your phone’s screen. Smooth out any air bubble trapped on between the protector and the phone screen. Enjoy the added protection.

How did the author organize the text?

a)

spatial/descriptive

b)

problem and solution

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence/process

31.

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)

Description

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Sequence/Order

32.

Chocolate is a delicious treat enjoyed around the world. The chocolate making process contains many steps. First, the beans are harvested from the cacao trees. After that, they are set in the sun to dry and then roasted. It’s important that in the next step they shell the beans before they are ground into a liquid. Lastly, sugar and flavoring are added before they prepare it to be sold.

a)

Description

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Sequence/Order

33.

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 and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Sequence/Order

34.

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 and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Sequence/Order

35.

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.

a)

Description

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Sequence/Order