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Nonfiction Text Structures

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Information is provided about a topic.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

2.

A problem is presented with one or more solutions.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

3.

Events are described in sequence or time order.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

4.

Similarities and differences are presented for two or more topics.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

5.

Ideas, events, or facts are presented as causes in relation to the resulting outcomes.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

6.

Kittens are similar to lions. They are both felines. They both have sharp teeth. However, a lion is much bigger than a kitten.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

7.

Since we ran out of bread, we went to the store to get more.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

8.

There are many signs to tell when a dog is angry. For instance, it might growl and show its teeth.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

9.

The manatee population is threatened because many careless boaters drive too fast and hit them with boat propellers.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

10.

Animals sleep different amounts. Donkeys sleep around 3 hours a day, unlike pythons who sleep about 18 hours daily.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

11.

If you have trouble naming the five Great Lakes, remember the word HOMES. It stands for Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

12.

To make a great snowball, first I find clean, wet snow. Next, I roll the snow into a ball. Then, I pack it tightly together and throw it.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

13.

Beyonce was born September 4, 1981. Her musical group Destiny's Child released their first album in 1998. She released her first solo single album in 2002.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

14.

South Florida has a tropical climate. The rainy season is during the summer. There are many lightning strikes in those months.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

15.

To bake cookies, you first need to pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Then you need to mix the wet ingredients together. Next come the dry ingredients. To finish, you take the dough and form spheres to bake for 7-9 minutes.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

16.

Animals sleep in a variety of positions. Cats curl up , as opposed to horses that sleep standing up. Bats are different because they sleep hanging upside down.

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

17.

Puppies sometimes chew on shoes. The solution is to always put your shoes away in the closet and shut the door!

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

18.

Driving on icy roads can be dangerous. For this reason, many drivers put special snow tires on their vehicles in the winter

a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

19.
a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

20.
a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

21.
a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

22.
a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast

23.
a)

description

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

cause and effect

e)

compare and contrast