WorksheetsText Structure Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 55mins
Match each term with its description.
Problem and Solution
Two or more things are described, pointing out similarities and differences
The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.
A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained
Information is presented in an organized form by steps or time
Match each term with its description.
Before, first, next, finally, last, middle, in the end
Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure
Signal words for the Cause and Effect Text Structure
Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure
Signal words for the Problem and Solution Text Structure
Match each term with its description.
Cause and Effect
Many details are provided about a topic in this type of text structure
Two or more things are described, pointing out similarities and differences
The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.
A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained
Match each term with its description.
Similar, alike, same, just like, both, different, unlike, on the other hand
Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure
Signal words for the Description Text Structure
Signal words for the Problem and Solution Text Structure
Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure
Match each term with its description.
Description
Many details are provided about a topic in this type of text structure
Two or more things are described, pointing out similarities and differences
The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.
A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained
Match each term with its description.
Chronological / Sequential
Many details are provided about a topic in this type of text structure
Information is presented in an organized form by steps or time
A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained
The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.
Match each term with its description.
Because of, leads to, due to, solve, so, then, solution
Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure
Signal words for the Description Text Structure
Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure
Signal words for the Problem and Solution Text Structure
Match each term with its description.
Since, because, leads to, consequently, as a result of
Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure
Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure
Signal words for the Problem and Solution Text Structure
Signal words for the Cause and Effect Text Structure
Match each term with its description.
For example, for, instance, characteristics include, in addition
Signal words for the Description Text Structure
Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure
Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure
Signal words for the Cause and Effect Text Structure
Match each term with its description.
Compare and Contrast
Many details are provided about a topic in this type of text structure
Two or more things are described, pointing out similarities and differences
The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.
A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained
A timeline describing the events leading to the Revolutionary War would likely use what type of text structure?
Description
Chronological
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
A paragraph describing the similarities and differences in the American North and South prior to the Civil War would likely use what type of text structure?
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Description
Chronological
An article describing the troubles people had after the Civil War and how they solved them would likely use what type of text structure?
Description
Chronological
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
A passage describing what provoked World War I to occur and then told what happened as a result would likely use what type of text structure?
Description
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
A poster listing details about a field trip to Gettysburg would likely use which type of text structure?
Chronological
Compare and Contrast
Description
Cause and Effect
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
There were a few major events that led to the start of World War II. First, Adolf Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany in 1933. His Nazi Party, or the Third Reich took power and Hitler was essentially the dictator of Germany. In October of 1936, Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy formed the Rome-Berlin Axis treaty. In November of 1936, Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan signed the Anti-Comintern Pact. This was a pact against communism and Russia. Next, on July 7, 1937 Japan invaded China. Then Hitler annexed the country of Austria into Germany, called the Anschluss.
Cause and Effect
Chronological
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
Description
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
There were many events that caused World War II to begin. Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II. Since Poland and France and Great Britain, were allies, they declared war on Germany. The led to Germany taking over and controlling Denmark and Norway. Due to Germany using quick strikes called blitzkrieg, meaning lightning war, they were able to take over much of western Europe including the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France.
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
There were two sides during World War II: the Axis and Allied Powers. The Axis Powers consisted mainly of Germany, Japan, and Italy. On the other hand, the Allied Powers were made up mainly of Britain, United States, the Soviet Union, and France. The major leaders of the Allied Powers were Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. In contrast, the major leaders of the Axis Powers were Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Emperor Hirohito. Both sides had goals, but they were different. The Axis Powers had hope of geographic domination, while the Allied Powers wanted to stop the Axis Powers.
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Description
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
Adolf Hitler presented a real problem to the world when he sought domination of Europe and a “perfect race.” To defeat Hitler, the Allied Powers had to work together to stop him. Hitler’s actions led to his own downfall because he was stubborn and refused to back down in many situations. Consequently, the Allied Powers were eventually able to take the countries he had annexed back and Hitler and the Nazis were defeated.
Chronological
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Description
Which text structure is the paragraph below:
World War II was fought between the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) and the Allied Powers (Britain, United States, Soviet Union, France). Most of the countries in the world were involved in some way. In addition, it was the deadliest war in all of human history, with around 70 million people killed
Problem and Solution
Descritpion
Cause and Effect
Chronological
Compare and Contrast
