WorksheetsMain Idea and Text Structure
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 37mins
Which of the following passages has a description text structure?
Rhesus monkeys and baboons are part of a group called old world monkeys. Like rhesus monkeys, baboons have tails. However, baboons usually weigh more than rhesus monkeys.
Scientist were preparing to send the first humans to outer space. However they didn't yet understand the effects that space would have on the human body. As a solution, they started sending the monkeys
Rhesus monkeys are primates with brown bodies and red faces. They come from Asian countries, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan & India. They are very intelligent, and some have even adapted to live near humans.
In 1947, scientists first discovered the Zika virus in a rhesus monkey in Uganda. A year later, they learned that Zika was spread by mosquitoes. In 1952, the first cases of Zika in human were found.
Which of the following has a sequential text structure?
The Olympic Games started in Greece 3000 years ago. They took place every 4 years. The modern form of the Olympic Games started in 1896. In 2016, the Summer olympics were held in Brazil.
Only men were allowed to compete in the original games in Greece 3000 years ago. The men had to be greek, and not slaves. Slaves, women and people from other countries couldn't participate.
It takes a lot of food to feed the athletes for the Olympic Games but it also creates leftovers. To reduce food waste, some famous chefs came up with a plan. They fed the leftovers to the homeless.
The Olympic Games always begin with an opening ceremony, a big shoe that often includes music and dancing. In the 1900's all of the countries participated in the ceremonies.
Which of the following paragraphs are written to convey a compare and contrast text structure?
In a rural community, there are not many lights from buildings to block the stars. As a result, you can see many stars when you look up at the night sky.
Urban and suburban communities both have stores, schools, banks, libraries and buildings. However, these things are more spread out in the suburbs than they are in urban communities.
The tallest skyscraper in the world is Burj Khalifa in a city called Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Its had 163 stories and us 2723 feet tall.
People may move to the suburbs so that they can have more space but still enjoy the city. Suburbs are usually so close to a city that you can get to the city and back in the same day.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
cause & effect
In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as: because, as a result of, and due to.
cause & effect
problem & solution
order & sequence
compare & contrast
In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as: problem, solve, or solution.
cause & effect
problem & solution
order & sequence
compare & contrast
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
cause & effect
problem & solution
order & sequence
compare & contrast
This type of writing includes chronological order.
cause & effect
problem & solution
order & sequence
compare & contrast
Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.
first, next, finally, 8:30, after
cause, effect, as a result of, because
problem, solution, promise, struggle
compare, contrast, similar, different
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
later, then, next, Monday
similar, different, common, on the other hand
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.
next, after, then, first, last
struggle, promise, problem, solution
consequently, as a result of, so, therefore
similar, common, compare, contrast
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 detrimental to plants and animals that live there.
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What words signal the author's organizational pattern?
When, the, all
Fertilizer, crops, algae
Use, run, grow
Result, causes
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
Who is the main character?
What is the main event?
What is one important detail?
What did I learn from this text?
Maybe you mislaid the keys in a cabinet, instead of putting them where they belong.
Choose the best definition for the word mislaid.
lost
found
mixed
looked for
Luis pondered the idea, remaining deep in thought for half a minute or so.
What does pondered mean?
rejected
laughed at
agreed with
thought about
However, without a known cause or cure, CCD remains a conundrum.
A conundrum is a-
cost of food.
known cause.
puzzling problem.
cure for a disease.
She offered a feeble excuse for her late work and they could tell that she wasn’t telling the truth.
What does feeble mean?
Weak
Good
Strong
Believable
The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?
Quiet
Secretive
Talkative
Exhausted
What is text structure?
Information organized by time
How the information within a written text is organized
A difficulty described and an answer is offered
Hints found near a word that can help you determine the meaning
Context Clues are
Hints found near a word that can help you determine the meaning
Words that connect ideas in a text; these words are determined by the text structure.
The information throughout the text that helps explain the main idea
A statement that defines what the text is saying
What are supporting details?
Discussions about an action and its results
Words that connect ideas in a text; these words are determined by the structure
The information throughout the text that helps explain the main idea
A statement that defines what the text is saying
What is the main idea?
What can you infer about Violet?
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
They learn how to work together as teammates.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Due to their incredible force and unpredictability, floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
Based on what you have read, you can INFER that:
Floods only occur along the coast.
Cleaning up after a flood can be expensive and take time.
Floods are not that dangerous.
After flood waters dry up then the problem is over.
