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PROBLEM/SOLUTION ESSAY

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the four components of problem-solution essay?

a)

Situation, Problem, Solution, Assumption

b)

Situation, Problem, Solution, Evaluation

c)

Situation, Problem, Solution, Development

2.

Where can evaluation be found in problem-solution essay?

a)

Introduction

b)

Conclusion

c)

Body paragraphs

3.

Which of these options would be a good solution to the problem:     Wendy can't reach the package of lightbulbs in the garage.

a)
She could stack random things to create steps.
b)
She could use a broom to knock the box down.
c)
She could ask somebody taller for help.
4.

A conflict is another name for the _____

a)

 cause 

b)

effect 

c)

problem

5.

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?

a)

Description

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

6.

What is problem and solution essay used for?

a)

To analyze and write about a topic or idea

b)

To explain the meaning of the passage

c)

To inform the reader about bad things happening in the story

7.

How do you find the problem in a passage?

a)

The problem is generally at the top of the passage.

b)

You need to look for signal words and phrases:

Problem

The dilemma is

Issue

c)

The problem will include a dilemma and then will include a way to solve the issue.

8.

How do you find the solution in a passage?

a)

You need to look for signal words and phrases such as:

To solve this

To address this

Solution

b)

It's usually at the bottom of the essay.

c)

The solution usually comes after the problem is presented.

9.

In the introduction, what kind of information should be given to the reader?

a)

Rewriting the question and answering it

b)

Paraphrasing the question and background info about the problem

c)

Paraphrasing the question and background info about ourselves

10.

The introduction should be started with _____ .

a)

A comparison

b)

Restating the question

c)

Thesis Statement

11.

Thesis statement of problem-solution essay should have _____

a)

some differences and similarities

b)

the problem itself

c)

the problem and the hint of solutions

12.

What is the function of the first body paragraph for the problem-solution essay?

a)

To give reasons and examples

b)

To give different ideas and examples

c)

To list some problems, effects and causes about the topic

13.

In the second body paragraph, what kind of info should be given to the reader?

a)

Solutions for the problem

b)

More problems

c)

More examples and reasons

14.

What is the organization of the conclusion?

a)

Restatement of thesis, observation, recommendations

b)

Restatement of thesis, call for action, prediction

c)

Restatement of thesis, advice

15.

What is a problem-solution essay?

a)

An essay about personal experience

b)

An essay about a problem and some solutions for it

c)

An essay about similarities and differences