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aderrien murry ELA quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 3hrs 48mins

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1.

Match each term with its description.


Problem and Solution

a)

Two or more things are described, pointing out similarities and differences

b)

The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.

c)

A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained

d)

Information is presented in an organized form by steps or time

2.

Match each term with its description.


Before, first, next, finally, last, middle, in the end

a)

Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure

b)

Signal words for the Cause and Effect Text Structure

c)

Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure

d)

Signal words for the Problem and Solution Text Structure

3.

Match each term with its description.


Cause and Effect

a)

Many details are provided about a topic in this type of text structure

b)

Two or more things are described, pointing out similarities and differences

c)

The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.

d)

A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained

4.

Match each term with its description.


Similar, alike, same, just like, both, different, unlike, on the other hand

a)

Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure

b)

Signal words for the Description Text Structure

c)

Signal words for the Problem and Solution Text Structure

d)

Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure

5.

Match each term with its description.


Description

a)

Many details are provided about a topic in this type of text structure

b)

Two or more things are described, pointing out similarities and differences

c)

The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.

d)

A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained

6.

Match each term with its description.


Chronological / Sequential

a)

Many details are provided about a topic in this type of text structure

b)

Information is presented in an organized form by steps or time

c)

A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained

d)

The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.

7.

Match each term with its description.


Because of, leads to, due to, solve, so, then, solution

a)

Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure

b)

Signal words for the Description Text Structure

c)

Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure

d)

Signal words for the Problem and Solution Text Structure

8.

Match each term with its description.


Since, because, leads to, consequently, as a result of

a)

Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure

b)

Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure

c)

Signal words for the Problem and Solution Text Structure

d)

Signal words for the Cause and Effect Text Structure

9.

Match each term with its description.


For example, for, instance, characteristics include, in addition

a)

Signal words for the Description Text Structure

b)

Signal words for the Chronological/Sequential Text Structure

c)

Signal words for the Compare and Contrast Text Structure

d)

Signal words for the Cause and Effect Text Structure

10.

Match each term with its description.


Compare and Contrast

a)

Many details are provided about a topic in this type of text structure

b)

Two or more things are described, pointing out similarities and differences

c)

The results of something are explained in this type of text structure.

d)

A problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained

11.

A timeline describing the events leading to the Revolutionary War would likely use what type of text structure?

a)

Description

b)

Chronological

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

12.

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?

a)

Compare and Contrast

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Description

d)

Chronological

13.

An article describing the troubles people had after the Civil War and how they solved them would likely use what type of text structure?

a)

Description

b)

Chronological

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

14.

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?

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare and Contrast

15.

A poster listing details about a field trip to Gettysburg would likely use which type of text structure?

a)

Chronological

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Cause and Effect

16.

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.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Chronological

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Description

17.

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.

a)

Chronological

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Cause and Effect

18.

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.

a)

Chronological

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Description

19.

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.

a)

Chronological

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Description

20.

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

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Descritpion

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Chronological

e)

Compare and Contrast

21.

How the author organizes the text is....

a)

the main idea

b)

the theme

c)

the problem

d)

the text structure

22.

This text structure uses facts and descriptive details to describe a specific topic or idea.

a)

cause and effect

b)

descriptive

c)

compare and contrast

d)

sequential order

23.

This text structure explains how something happens or is done, step-by-step.

a)

sequential order

b)

problem and solution

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

24.

This text structure explains a problem and shows how it can be or is resolved.

a)

descriptive

b)

cause and effect

c)

problem and solution

d)

chronological order

25.

This text structure shows how two topics are alike and different.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

descriptive

d)

sequential order

26.

This text structure describes what happens and why it happens.

a)

descriptive

b)

chronological order

c)

problem and solution

d)

cause and effect

27.

This text structure presents information in time order.

a)

cause and effect

b)

compare and contrast

c)

chronological order

d)

descriptive

28.

Ice cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in many different colors and flavors. Two very different but popular 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, both flavors taste great inside of a milkshake.


How is the information organized?

a)

problem and solution

b)

sequential order

c)

compare and contrast

d)

cause and effect

29.

The tiny ice cream shop around the corner from my house has the best ice cream in the city. When you walk inside, there is a long, silver counter with matching stools extending alongside the far wall. Right where the counter stops, there are comfy, red booths. There are lots of old-fashioned decor on the walls and silver napkin holders on all the polished tables. My favorite part of the shop is behind the counter, where they keep all the delicious ice cream flavors, such as cookies and cream, pistachio, and moose tracks.


How is the information organized?

a)

descriptive

b)

cause and effect

c)

chronological order

d)

compare and contrast

30.

Freezer burn may have wasted more ice cream than sidewalks. If you don't know, freezer burn is when ice crystals form on the surface of ice cream. These ice crystals can ruin the texture and flavor of the ice cream. But there are ways to prevent freezer burn! Since freezer burn occurs when melted ice cream is refrozen, rather than eating your ice cream from the container as it melts, scoop your ice cream into a bowl, and put the container back in the fridge immediately. Doing this in the future ought to help you solve your issues with freezer burn.


How is information organized?

a)

sequential order

b)

problem and solution

c)

descriptive

d)

compare and contrast

31.

No one knows the true origin of ice cream, but the first published ice cream recipe appears in “Mrs. Mary Eales's Receipts,” a cook book that was printed in London in 1718. Sometime around 1832, a confectioner named Augustus Jackson created multiple ice cream recipes and invented a superior technique to manufacture ice cream. Ice cream soda was invented around 1874, but the real breakthrough may have been at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, when the American ice cream cone was unveiled!


How is the information organized?

a)

compare and contrast

b)

chronological order

c)

problem and solution

d)

cause and effect

32.

Have you ever had an ice cream headache? That’s when a painful sensation resonates in your head after eating something cold (usually ice cream) on a hot day. This pain is a result of the dilation of a nerve center in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your brain. Ice cream headaches have caused many smiles to turn into frowns.


How is the information organized?

a)

cause and effect

b)

sequential order

c)

descriptive

d)

compare and contrast

33.

Making ice cream is not easy. Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container. Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired. Then, the mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen. Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour. After the ice cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed. Making ice cream is taxing, but most people would agree that it is worth the work.


How is the information organized?

a)

problem and solution

b)

cause and effect

c)

descriptive

d)

sequential order

34.

When it comes to making ice cream, you can do it the traditional way, or you can use liquid nitrogen to freeze your mixture. These two methods are very different. Making ice cream the traditional way consists of stirring the mixture in a frozen container which can be tiring and take much longer. On the other hand, using liquid nitrogen to freeze the mixture can be much faster. Since liquid nitrogen freezes the mixture faster, the crystal grains are smaller, giving the ice cream a creamier texture. Even though both methods are different, they both produce a delicious ice cream!


How is the information organized?

a)

compare and contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

chronological order

d)

descriptive

35.

It was the most beautiful banana split that I had ever seen. In the middle of the bowl, there were three huge scoops of ice cream: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. On top of the ice cream, there was a delicious banana and thick web of chocolate and caramel sauces. A huge puff of whipped cream covered the sauces and a handful of crushed nuts dappled the whipped cream. On top of it all was a plump and juicy cherry.


How is the information organized?

a)

sequential order

b)

cause and effect

c)

compare and contrast

d)

descriptive

36.
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. Chocolate comes from a cacao bean, while strawberry is picked as a fruit.  Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. 
a)
description
b)
problem & solution
c)
cause & effect
d)
compare & contrast
37.
It was the most beautiful banana split that I had ever seen. In the middle of the bowl, there were three scoops of ice-cream: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. On top of the ice-cream were a banana and a thick web of chocolate and caramel sauces. A huge puff of whipped cream covered the sauces and a handful of crushed nuts dappled the whipped cream. On top of it all was a cherry, but I’ve never liked the soggy squish of cherries. 
a)
problem & solution
b)
sequential
c)
cause & effect
d)
description
38.
There is more than one way to have a successful school day, but a great way is to be well prepared. The first thing you should do is complete your homework the night before. Don’t try to do your work in the morning, it will be too stressful and you may not have enough time. Next, you need to go to bed at a reasonable time. If you stay up too late, you will not be able to focus on assignments or instruction as well and you may even fall asleep during class. Lastly, you should wake up early. This will give you time to get ready and feel good about yourself, and you’ll also be able to get something to eat before the day begins. So remember, one way to have a successful school day is to do your homework the night before, go to bed early, and wake up early. Have a great day. 
a)
sequential
b)
cause & effect
c)
problem & solution
d)
description
39.
Fireworks are beautiful; but as with many beautiful things, they are also dangerous. Misusing fireworks can result in property damage, injury, and even the loss of life. Such accidents usually happen for one of two reasons. The operators may be using poorly manufactured products, such as fireworks with fuses that burn too quickly. A defective firework can cause even the most skilled operator to have an accident. Other times, however, it is the operator who is at fault. The operator may be unskilled or distracted and make a mistake, such as setting up an explosion sequence improperly or not accounting for conditions in the environment, like soundproof foaming. For these reasons even the most beautiful fireworks display can turn really ugly really quickly. 
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & soltion
c)
description
d)
compare & contrast 
40.
We have celebrated Independence Day with a fireworks show on the first Saturday of July ever since our town was incorporated in 1963. This celebration has brought together the old and the young alike in a mutual display of patriotism and national pride. We regret to inform you that due to problems with the budget, there will be no fireworks show this year... unless we can raise the $20,000 to pay for the show. You can help by donating your old knickknacks. We are having a charity garage sale this Saturday and all proceeds will go toward the fireworks show. If you do not have any knickknacks, we will also accept money, printer cartridges, and old cell phones. Together, we can keep these hard times from becoming bad times. 
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
problem & solution
d)
cause & effect
41.
What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?
a)
Compare or Contrast
b)
Problem or Solution
c)
Cause or Effect
d)
Sequence
42.
The text structure that describes the order steps occurred is called_______.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Sequence
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Problem and Siolution
43.
When you are finding similarities and differences within in a text, what text structure is this format?
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
44.
What is description  text structure?
a)
a text structure that shows how two or more  things are different or similar
b)
a text structure that provides details and  examples to explain a topic
c)
a text structure that presents information from most important to least important
d)
a text structure that presents events in the order  they occur
45.
What is problem and solution text structure?
a)
a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different
b)
a text structure that presents a problem and  shows how it can be solved
c)
a text structure that presents events in  the order  they occur
d)
a text structure that explains that uses details and examples to explain a topic