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Text Structure

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Authors use different text structures to ______________.

a)

give facts about their topic

b)

organize their ideas

c)

research their topic

d)

add pictures to their writing

2.

What text structure would an author use when writing about an endangered species and how we can save it from extinction?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Problem and Solution

3.

What text structure would an author use when informing the reader about dolphins?

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Chronological Order/ Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution

4.

What text structure would an author use when explaining the differences between four types of trees?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Chronological Order/ Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution

5.

Which word or phrase is an author most likely to use when writing a cause and effect passage?

a)

Similarly

b)

For Example

c)

As a Result

d)

Finally

6.

Which word or phrase is an author most likely to use when writing a compare and contrast passage?

a)

Similarly

b)

As a Result

c)

For Example

d)

Finally

7.

Which word or phrase is an author most likely to use when writing a problem and solution text?

a)

First

b)

For example

c)

On the other hand

d)

Dilemma

8.

In a text with a sequence text structure, the author

a)

describes a topic and its characteristics.

b)

tells about events in the order they happened.

c)

explains how things are similar and different.

d)

describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

9.

In a text with a compare and contrast text structure, the author

a)

explains something that happened and the reasons why.

b)

tells about events in the order they happened.

c)

explains how things are similar and different.

d)

describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

10.

In a text with a cause and effect text structure, the author

a)

explains something that happened and the reasons why.

b)

tells about events in the order they happened.

c)

explains how things are similar and different.

d)

describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

11.

Most people have had red pizza, or pizza covered with red sauce, but have you ever had white pizza? White pizza is made in almost the same way as red pizza: the dough rises and is rolled out, toppings are applied, and it is cooked in an oven—but the key difference is that white pizza does not have any tomato sauce on it. Instead, a white pizza may have olive oil or no sauce at all.

a)

Compare/Contrast

b)

Sequence

c)

Descriptive

d)

Problem/Solution

12.
Pizza is often viewed as a junk food, and it is true that some pizzas are high in salt, fat, and calories, but there may also be some benefit to eating pizza.  Some studies have found that lycopene, an antioxidant that exists in tomato products that are often used in pizza, may prevent some forms of cancer.  Dr. Silvano Gallus, of the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmaceutical Research in Milan, studied the eating habits of people who developed cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and colon.  He concluded that people who ate pizza at least once a week had significantly less chance of developing these cancers.  Here’s to your health.
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Sequence
d)
Descriptive
13.

If you ask me, the perfect pizza has a thin crust, but not too thin. My perfect pizza has pesto on top of the crust. On the pesto I’d like to see lots of cheese: a full layer of shredded mozzarella and Romano cheese, and on top of the shredded mozzarella, I’d like to see some slices of fresh mozzarella. Now you might think I’m crazy for this one, but I’d really like to see some goat cheese in the crust. To top it all off, I’d like to see it polka-dotted with pepperoni slices. Now that’s what I call a pizza pie.

a)

Sequence

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

Descriptive

14.
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
15.
Which text structure would use the following key words? 
propose, conclude, suggest, reason, solve
a)
Problem-Solution
b)
Description
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause-Effect
16.
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
17.
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
18.
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
19.
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
20.
Choose the clue words that indicate problem and solution.
a)
first, last, next, after
b)
cause, as a result of, consequently
c)
compare, similar, both, alike
d)
threat, difficulty, possibility, hope
21.
The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America.  Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot.  Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting.  Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
22.
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
23.
Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.
a)
Problem and solution
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Sequence
d)
Cause and Effect
24.
How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
a)
Sequence
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
25.
No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form.  The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions.  Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado.  Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.  
a)
problem & solution
b)
cause & effect
c)
compare & contrast
d)
chronological
26.
Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. 
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Sequence
27.
Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people now get their news from the internet rather than reading newspapers. As a consequence, many newspapers have gone out of business. 
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Chronological Order
28.
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at bird feeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown.  The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Description
d)
Compare and Contrast