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WorksheetsPROBLEM/SOLUTION ESSAY
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 25mins
What are the four components of problem-solution essay?
Situation, Problem, Solution, Assumption
Situation, Problem, Solution, Evaluation
Situation, Problem, Solution, Development
Where can evaluation be found in problem-solution essay?
Introduction
Conclusion
Body paragraphs
Which of these options would be a good solution to the problem: Wendy can't reach the package of lightbulbs in the garage.
A conflict is another name for the _____
cause
effect
problem
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet.
What type of text structure is this?
Description
Problem and Solution
Compare and Contrast
What is problem and solution essay used for?
To analyze and write about a topic or idea
To explain the meaning of the passage
To inform the reader about bad things happening in the story
How do you find the problem in a passage?
The problem is generally at the top of the passage.
You need to look for signal words and phrases:
Problem
The dilemma is
Issue
The problem will include a dilemma and then will include a way to solve the issue.
How do you find the solution in a passage?
You need to look for signal words and phrases such as:
To solve this
To address this
Solution
It's usually at the bottom of the essay.
The solution usually comes after the problem is presented.
In the introduction, what kind of information should be given to the reader?
Rewriting the question and answering it
Paraphrasing the question and background info about the problem
Paraphrasing the question and background info about ourselves
The introduction should be started with _____ .
A comparison
Restating the question
Thesis Statement
Thesis statement of problem-solution essay should have _____
some differences and similarities
the problem itself
the problem and the hint of solutions
What is the function of the first body paragraph for the problem-solution essay?
To give reasons and examples
To give different ideas and examples
To list some problems, effects and causes about the topic
In the second body paragraph, what kind of info should be given to the reader?
Solutions for the problem
More problems
More examples and reasons
What is the organization of the conclusion?
Restatement of thesis, observation, recommendations
Restatement of thesis, call for action, prediction
Restatement of thesis, advice
What is a problem-solution essay?
An essay about personal experience
An essay about a problem and some solutions for it
An essay about similarities and differences
