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Text Structures

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

This type of writing gives information step by step.

a)

Sequence/Chronological Order

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Descriptive

2.

This text structure features a detailed description of something to give the reader a mental picture.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

3.

This text structure is "how are things in the text similar or different."

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Sequence/Chronological Order

4.

The text structure that is written in a style that tells what happened and why it happens is.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequence/Chronological Order

5.

This text structure tells what is the conflict, or problem, and how it was resolved.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Descriptive

c)

Compare and Contrast

6.

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Sequence/Chronological Order

c)

Problem and Solution

7.

Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem.

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Descriptive

c)

Problem and Solution

8.

Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

9.

Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then we were able to read and follow the directions. Before long our car was done.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequence/Chronological Order

10.

Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

11.

Money has changed over time. First people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money. Next, people created coins to be used as money. This made currency more standard, but it weighed a lot. Later, paper money was used. Today many people pay for things with a credit card.

a)

Sequence/Chronological Order

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

12.

Coral snakes are distinguished by their red, yellow/white, and black colored banding. Most species of coral snakes are small in size. North American species average around 3 feet in length, but specimens of coral snakes can reach up to 5 feet.

a)

Sequence/Chronological Order

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Descriptive

13.

This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Problem and Solution

14.

Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Descriptive

15.
a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Descriptive

16.
a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

17.
a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Sequence/Chronological Order

18.
a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Sequence/Chronological Order

c)

Descriptive

19.

Scientists remind people repeatedly-DO NOT FEED BEARS! Why is this so important? Bears that are fed become comfortable being around humans, and are more likely to damage property or injure someone. When bears become comfortable around humans, they are often eventually destroyed when they are in search of food and approach a person who is frightened by the bear. They are also more likely to cause a vehicle accident, which can cause injury or death to the b ear and the humans involved. Humans can help protect bears simply by remembering not to feed them.

a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

20.

Hiking in the mountains can be a beautiful experience. Stunning waterfalls and hidden lakes can take your breath away. There are dangers, thought, too. An encounter with a bear can be deadly. This possibility need not stop you from hiking, however. There are several things you can do to protect yourself from a bear. Hike in groups and make noise occasionally. If you see a bear, do not run. Rather, walk calmly away from it. Serious hikers who intend to hike in isolated areas should carry bear spray. If a bear is charging, you should direct the spray in the bear's face. Being prepared is key if you are hiking in areas inhabited by bears.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Sequence/Chronological Order

c)

Cause and Effect