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6 text structure

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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Class
Date
1.

A text that uses key words like first, second, then, as well as years or dates.

a)

Chronological

b)

Descriptive

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Compare and Contrast

2.

What text structure would consist of key words, such as, if, then, because, due to, and as a result?

a)

Descriptive

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Compare/Contrast

3.

Name the text structure that you would see the following key words: so, because of, solve, lead to, or issue.

a)

Chronological

b)

Sequence

c)

Problem/Solution

d)

Descriptive

4.

Which text structure has key words such as first, second, after that, finally, lastly, or then?

a)

Sequential

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Descriptive

d)

Problem/Solution

5.

Name the text structure used to write an essay that includes the following key words: for example, for instance, specifically, as well as the use of adjectives.

a)

Sequential

b)

Descriptive

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Compare/Contrast

6.

Name the text structure used to write an essay that includes the following key words: similar, alike, both, different than, and on the other hand.

a)

Chronological

b)

Cause/Effect

c)

Sequential

d)

Compare/Contrast

7.

What Type of Text Structure Best Fits This Prompt?:

Describe a problem that teenagers face in their daily lives, and explain how they can overcome it?

a)

Descriptive

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Chronoological

e)

Compare/Contrast

8.

What Type of Text Structure Best Fits This Prompt?:

Identify a societal issue that has been widely discussed in the news, and describe the root causes behind it.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Chronoological

e)

Compare/Contrast

9.

What Type of Text Structure Best Fits This Prompt?:

Select a scientific phenomenon or a historical event that interests you and write an informative essay explaining it in detail.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Chronoological

e)

Compare/Contrast

10.

What Type of Text Structure Best Fits This Prompt?:

Select a current scientific discovery or technological innovation that has the potential to transform the world.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Chronoological

e)

Compare/Contrast

11.

What Type of Text Structure Best Fits This Prompt?:

Pick a historical event that has had a significant impact on society, and describe the sequence of events leading up to the event.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Chronoological

e)

Compare/Contrast

12.

What Type of Text Structure Best Fits This Prompt?:

Choose a personal experience that has had a significant impact on your life and describe the events leading up to it. Explain how the experience unfolded, the key moments and people involved, and any challenges or obstacles you faced. Consider how the experience changed you as a person and what you learned from it.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Chronoological

e)

Compare/Contrast

13.

What Type of Text Structure Best Fits This Prompt?:

Select two movies that share a similar theme, and write an essay that analyzes the differences and similarities between them. Consider the plot, characters, setting, and themes of each movie, and explain how they are alike or different. You may also explore how the movies use different cinematic techniques to convey their messages. Use specific examples from the movies to support your arguments, and make sure to explain the significance of the similarities and differences you identify.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Chronoological

e)

Compare/Contrast

14.

Green turtles live in the ocean. People used to hunt them to make turtle soup, as well as for their meat. They also were hunted because people wanted to use their skin for leather. As a result, the green turtle population is much lower than it used to be.

What is the text structure?

a)

Descriptitve

b)

Sequence

c)

Compare & Contrast

d)

Cause & Effect

e)

Problem & Solution

15.

Arizona is home to one of the world's greatest natural wonders, the Grand Canyon. About 5 million people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year. The Grand Canyon formed over 3 to 6 million years ago by the rushing waters of the Colorado River. Even more, it reaches about one mile deep!

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Sequence

c)

Compare & Contrast

d)

Problem & Solution

e)

Description

16.

The Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs. The T-Rex ate its prey whole. It even crushed and swallowed the bones. The T-Rex was so big that it could eat up to 500 pounds of meat in one bite. The T-Rex lived in North America. It has been extinct for 65 million years.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Sequence

c)

Description

d)

Compare & Contrast

e)

Problem & Solution

17.

Arizona was the last land continental state to become part of the United States. Officially, Arizona became the 48th state in 1912. Since 1919, Arizona's beautiful Grand Canyon has been attracting tourists. Recently, Arizona celebrated its 100th birthday on February 14, 2012.

a)

Cause & effect

b)

despcription

c)

sequence

d)

problem & solution

e)

compare and contrast

18.

On December 13, 1989, Taylor Swift was born in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. At the age of 14, her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee so Taylor could pursue a career in country music. When she was 16 years old, Taylor released her first album. In 2008, Taylor released her #1 single with "Our Song." She has been breaking music records since!

a)

problem and solution

b)

sequence

c)

cause and effect

d)

description

e)

compare and contrast

19.

What's worse than a giraffe with a sore throat? A crocodile with rotting teeth! Crocodiles get food stuck in their teeth but don't have a way of cleaning them. When crocodiles need a dental cleaning, they open their mouths and allow the Egyptian plover bird to fly in. The plovers will eat the food stuck on the croc's teeth making it a win-win animal friendship!

a)

problem and solution

b)

cause and effect

c)

description

d)

sequence

e)

compare and contrast

20.

The Northern White Rhinoceros is an endangered species. There are only three of these creatures still alive on Earth, and they're all in captivity in Kenya! Due to extensive hunting, the northern white rhino population has greatly shrunk. Much of this hunting was due to the misconception that a rhinoceros' horn contained a cure for cancer.

a)

Problem and solution

b)

description

c)

sequence

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

21.

Are you ever excited to put on a program just added to Netflix? Yet, as soon as you select the streaming title, you begin to see a slow buffering percentage tick across the screen. No, not again! The error message indicates it doesn't detect an internet connection. One way to troubleshoot, is to check your router & reset it. Hopefully, that does the trick!

a)

Problem and solution

b)

Sequence

c)

Cause & effect

d)

Compare and contrast

e)

Description

22.

A moon is a natural satellite of a planet. There is only one moon which orbits Earth. Unlike us, there are other planets in our solar system which have multiple moons. Mars has two moons, named Phobos and Deimos. Even more outrageous, Jupiter has a whopping total of 67 moons.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Sequence

e)

Compare & Contrast

23.

Sea otters are the only marine mammals that don't rely on blubber to stay warm, but they stay busy hunting. Sea otters have the densest fur of any creature on the planet. A sea otter's impenetrable under-fur has about 1 million hairs per square inch; a dog's coat, in comparison, has about 60,000 hairs in the same space and a human has about 2,200 strands.

a)

problem and solution

b)

description

c)

sequence

d)

compare and contrast

e)

cause and effect

24.

What should you look at when analyzing the structure of a piece of text?

a)

the genre of writing

b)

the author's purpose

c)

the types of transition word

d)

all of the above

25.

What type of writing has the following literary elements: characters, conflict, setting and plot?

a)

nonfiction

b)

technical

c)

fiction

d)

poetry

26.

If you saw words such as, "unlike, "as well as", "on the other hand", and "in contrast", what would you think the author's purpose was?

a)

to persuade

b)

to compare

c)

to entertain

d)

wouldn't be able to tell

27.

Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but the had been interest in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.


Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they build a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.


What would change this passage into an essay?

a)

adding an introduction paragraph and a conclusion

b)

adding more details to the experiments

c)

adding nothing, it is already and essay

d)

rewriting it as a personal narrative

28.

What type of text structure is used in the passage?

a)

sequence

b)

compare/contrast

c)

cause/effect

d)

description

29.

The Emperor Penguin is the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter. It treks 31-75 miles over the ice to bredding colonies, which may include thousand of penguins. The female lays a single egg, which is then incubated by the male while the female returns to the sea to feed; parents subsequently take turns foraging at sea and caring for their chick in the colony. The average lifespan of the Emperor Penguin is 20 years, although observations suggest that some Emperor Penguins may live to 50 years of age.


What type of text structure is used in the passage above?

a)

sequence

b)

compare / contrast

c)

description

d)

cause / effect

30.

Archaeology is the study of past human life and culture through systematically examining and interpreting the material remains left behind. These material remains include archaeological sites (e.g settlements, building features, graves), as well as cultural material or artifacts such as tools and pottery. Through the interpretation and classification of archaeological materials, archaeologists work to understand past human behavior. In some countries, archaeology is often historical or art historical, with a strong emphasis on Culture history, archaeological sites, and artifacts such as art objects. In the New World, archaeology can be wither a part of history and classical studies or anthropology.


The exact origins of archaeology as a discipline are uncertain. Excavations of ancient monuments and the collection of antiquities have been taking place for thousands of years. It was only in the 19th century, however, that the systematic study of the past through its physical remains underwent professionalization, which meant it began to be carried our in a manner recognizable to modern students of archaeology.


"Archaeology is the study of past human life and culture through systematically examining and interpreting the material remains left behind."


The author uses this as the opening line to his article in order to:


Select the 2 correct choices

a)

give the reader a base to build their understanding of archaeology

b)

tell why archaeology is important

c)

give the reader an idea of what the article is going to be about

d)

to show cause and effect

31.

Archaeology is the study of past human life and culture through systematically examining and interpreting the material remains left behind. These material remains include archaeological sites (e.g settlements, building features, graves), as well as cultural material or artifacts such as tools and pottery. Through the interpretation and classification of archaeological materials, archaeologists work to understand past human behavior. In some countries, archaeology is often historical or art historical, with a strong emphasis on Culture history, archaeological sites, and artifacts such as art objects. In the New World, archaeology can be wither a part of history and classical studies or anthropology.


The exact origins of archaeology as a discipline are uncertain. Excavations of ancient monuments and the collection of antiquities have been taking place for thousands of years. It was only in the 19th century, however, that the systematic study of the past through its physical remains underwent professionalization, which meant it began to be carried our in a manner recognizable to modern students of archaeology.


"Through the interpretation and classification of archaeological materials, archaeologists work to understand past human behavior."


Why is the sentence included?

a)

to show the technical side of archaeology

b)

to give and example of why archaeology is important

c)

to show the process of archaeology

d)

to show how archaeology has changed

32.

Archaeology is the study of past human life and culture through systematically examining and interpreting the material remains left behind. These material remains include archaeological sites (e.g settlements, building features, graves), as well as cultural material or artifacts such as tools and pottery. Through the interpretation and classification of archaeological materials, archaeologists work to understand past human behavior. In some countries, archaeology is often historical or art historical, with a strong emphasis on Culture history, archaeological sites, and artifacts such as art objects. In the New World, archaeology can be wither a part of history and classical studies or anthropology.


The exact origins of archaeology as a discipline are uncertain. Excavations of ancient monuments and the collection of antiquities have been taking place for thousands of years. It was only in the 19th century, however, that the systematic study of the past through its physical remains underwent professionalization, which meant it began to be carried our in a manner recognizable to modern students of archaeology.


"Excavations of ancient monuments and the collections of antiquities have been taking place for thousand of years."


Why is the sentence included?

a)

to show that archaeology is not something that was supported long ago

b)

to show that archaeology is a fairly modern concept

c)

to clarify what archaeology is

d)

to explain that some form of archaeology has been happening for a very long time

33.

Marathon

Training for a marathon takes hard work and perseverance. It is not something you can do on the spur of the moment. Preparing for a marathon takes months, particularly if you have never run a marathon before. The official distance of a full marathon is 26.2 miles. In 2005, the average time to complete a marathon in the United States was 4 hours 32 minutes 8 seconds for men and 5 hours 6 minutes 8 seconds for women.


Most people who run marathons are not trying to win. Many runners try to beat their own best time. Some

compare their time to other runners in the same gender and age group. Some people set time-oriented goals,

such as finishing under four hours, while others try to complete the race without slowing to a walk. Many

beginners simply hope to finish the marathon.


Trainers recommend that beginners maintain a consistent running schedule for six weeks prior to even starting a marathon training program. The purpose of this is to allow the body to adapt to the various physical demands of long distance running. First-time marathon runners should train by running four days a week for at least four months, increasing distance by no more than ten percent weekly. As race day approaches, runners should taper their runs, reducing the strain on their bodies and resting before the marathon. It is important not to over exert yourself during training because that can lead to lot of injuries. Most common injuries are spraining of the knees and ankles. These sprains can hinder the training.


Before the race, it is important to stretch in order to keep muscles limber. Staying hydrated is also important, but there is a danger in drinking too much water. If a runner drinks too much water, they may experience a dangerous condition called hyponatremia, a drop of sodium levels in the blood. So only drink water when you are thirsty. During the race, trainers recommend maintaining a steady pace. It is normal to feel sore after a marathon. Light exercise will help sore muscles heal faster.


Some people run marathons in pairs or groups. Training for and running a marathon with another person or group of people can make the experience more enjoyable and more rewarding. A running partner might be just the motivation you need to show up for an early morning run instead of rolling over to hit the snooze button. And, when you cross the finish line together, you can share the satisfaction of reaching your common goal.


Usually, thousands of people sign up and run a Marathon. Most people finish the race. The thrill of running a

marathon for the first time is unbelievable. The training sessions are harder if you have never run before. But

it is unbelievable what ones’ body can do when one puts their mind to it. Having a good coach to support you

makes all the difference in training for a marathon.


The daily runs are very important. Strength training and core training are also very important.


The health benefits you gain from training are tremendous. Your core muscles grow stronger, and you will have tighter thighs and gluts. Your heart will be much stronger, and you can maintain lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Over all, you will look better and become healthier.


Nothing can explain how people feel when they reach that finish line at the end of the race. All the hard work and months of training feel worthwhile. The feeling of complishing something great overtakes you. It is great to run a marathon, but it is even greater to finish it.


"Nothing can explain how people feel when they reach that finish line at the end of the race. All the hard work and months of training feel worthwhile."


These two sentences are included in the conclusion to:

a)

leave the reader with a positive reason to run a marathon

b)

persuade the reader that anyone can run a marathon

c)

show the reader that anyone can run a marathon

d)

change the tone of the article

34.

People tend to be very loyal to their favorite brands of technology. Some people are devoted to Apple’s iPhones and some people are big fans of Android phones. These phones have several things in common, including the ability to use the internet, download apps, and take pictures. There are also certain differences. iPhones have sleek designs and sync well with other Apple products, like Apple watches. Androids, however, have more options to customize. Also, iPhones usually come with a higher price tag.

a)

Description

b)

Chronology

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem and Solution

35.

Anne Frank was born in Germany in 1929. Her family moved to the Netherlands in the summer of 1933. When she turned thirteen in 1942, she was given a diary for her birthday. At the same time, German Nazis were rounding up Jewish families like her own, and she and her family soon had to go into hiding. They stayed hidden for more than two years until they were caught and moved to a concentration camp. Anne Frank died in the war, but her diary remains popular today.

a)

Chronology

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Cause and Effect

e)

Description

36.

Cane toads come from South America, but they were brought to Australia in the 1930s. The reason people brought them were to help control the beetles that were harming sugar crops, since the toads would eat the beetles. Unfortunately, their introduction the country had some unexpected side effects. The toads began reproducing quickly, and their population spread out of control. They began harming Australia’s ecosystem and were thought of as a big problem.

a)

Sequence

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Description

37.

Car crashes are extremely dangerous. In the past, not all cars had seatbelts. As highways began to spread across the United States, more and more people were getting hurt in car crashes. The government made a new law requiring everyone to wear a seatbelt in order to keep people safe. As a result, there were far fewer deaths on the road. It was estimated that seatbelts saved about 14,000 lives in the year 2015.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Chronology

38.

Monarch butterflies are some of the most well-known types of butterflies. They have distinctive features, such as bright orange wings with black lines and white spots. Because of their color, they are sometimes called common tiger butterflies. The males are bigger than the females, and they have six legs. They often fly with a slow, sailing motion.

a)

Sequence

b)

Description

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Cause and Effect

39.

To bake a loaf of bread, it is important to follow a series of steps. First, you must activate the yeast by mixing it with warm water. After it has been sitting, you can mix it into the flour. You should knead the bread until the dough is smooth. Next, you have to let the bread rise by placing it somewhere warm. When it has doubled in size, you can put it in the oven. Last, check the loaf of bread as it bakes to make sure you don’t burn it.

a)

Sequence

b)

Chronology

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Cause and Effect

40.
Which text structure would use the following key words? 
as a result, because, since, due to
a)
Problem-Solution
b)
Description
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause-Effect
41.
Which text structure would use the following key words? 
propose, conclude, suggest, reason, solve
a)
Problem-Solution
b)
Description
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause-Effect
42.
Which text structure would use the following key words? 
both, same, like, unlike, at the same time
a)
Compare-Contrast
b)
Description
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause-Effect
43.
Which text structure would I use to tell you how to play a board game? 
a)
Compare-Contrast
b)
Sequence
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause-Effect
44.
Which text structure would I use to tell about the history of women's rights? 
a)
Compare-Contrast
b)
Sequence
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause-Effect
45.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Problem-Solution
d)
Sequence
46.
a)

Cause-Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem-Solution

d)

Sequence

47.
a)

Cause-Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem-Solution

d)

Chronological

48.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Compare-Contrast
d)
Chronological
49.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Compare-Contrast
d)
Chronological
50.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Compare-Contrast
d)
Sequence
51.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Compare-Contrast
d)
Sequence
52.
a)

Cause-Effect

b)

Description

c)

Chronological

d)

Sequence

53.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Description
c)
Chronological
d)
Compare/Contrast
54.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Problem-Solution
c)
Chronological
d)
Compare/Contrast
55.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Sequence
c)
Chronological
d)
Compare/Contrast
56.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Problem-Solution
c)
Chronological
d)
Compare/Contrast
57.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Problem-Solution
c)
Chronological
d)
Compare/Contrast
58.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Problem-Solution
c)
Description
d)
Compare/Contrast
59.
a)
Cause-Effect
b)
Problem-Solution
c)
Description
d)
Compare/Contrast