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Compare and Contrast and Sequencing

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I do my chores each Saturday.

First, I fold the laundry and put it away.

Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor.

After that, I empty all the garbage cans and

the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are

finished, I can go outside to play.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

despriction

d)

sequence

2.

Did you know that not all deserts are

hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very

dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long

winters when the temperatures can reach below

freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of

snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

problem and solution

c)

description

d)

sequence

3.

Electricity can flow through some kinds

of materials, but not through others.

Materials that electricity can flow through are

called conductors. Metal and water are both

conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity

cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic,

glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

description

d)

sequence

4.

President Barack Obama was born in

Hawaii on August 4, 1961. He graduated

from high school in 1979. After attending

college at Harvard, he married Michelle Robinson

in 1992. Obama became an Illinois senator in

1997 and on January 20, 2009, he became the

44th president of the United States of America.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

description

c)

problem and solution

d)

sequence

5.

Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a

glass of water instead of a soda. Although

both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and

chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much

healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system

to function properly and keeps you immune

system strong so you won't get sick.

a)

compare and constrast

b)

description

c)

problem and solution

d)

sequence

6.

To make a sock monkey, first you will need two clean socks. Next, you will cut them into pieces to make arms, legs, body, and the head. Then you will sew on eyes, a nose and a. mouth. Finally, you can give the sock monkey to a child who may enjoy playing with it.

What's the text structure? 

a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)

sequence

7.

Both monkeys and gorillas are mammals. Both can be found in Africa. Most monkeys live in trees, but gorillas spend most of their time on the ground. Monkeys are small but gorillas are much larger.

What's the text structure?

a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
8.

This kind of non-fiction writing includes how things are the same and how they are different.

a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
9.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)

sequence

d)
compare & contrast
10.

Which text structure describes something in time order?

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Chronological Order/Sequence

d)

Compare and Contrast

11.

Which text structure might use words like SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, UNLIKE

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare and Contrast

12.

Which text structure does this graphic organizer help with?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Description

13.

There are two popular sports played, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports.

What text structure is this?

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Description

14.

What text structure is this?

In order to make a good pizza, you have to follow directions. First, you make the dough and roll it out, followed by forming it into a circle. Next add your favorite pizza sauce. The third step is to add lots of gooey cheese followed by your favorite topping. Afterwards, bake it till the bottom is crispy. Finally, dig in and enjoy!

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Sequence of Events/Chronological Order

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Cause and Effect

15.

Read the text.

Before becoming a dentist, a candidate must successfully complete a number of tasks. First, at least two years of college is required. Many future dentists enroll in pre-dentistry science courses during college. Next, an aspiring dentist must attend a four-year dental school. There, students usually take two years of coursework, followed by practical training with patients under the supervision of a dentist. After completing dental school, the graduate must pass both a written test and a practical test demonstrating dental skills in order to obtain a dental license and work as a licensed dentist.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

a)

compare-contrast

b)

sequential

c)

problem-solution

d)

cause-effect

16.

Read the text.

Many people divide exercise into one of two categories: strength training or aerobic. Strength training refers to activity that uses weights or a person's body weight to strengthen muscle, while aerobic exercise refers to activity that increases the heart rate for an extended period of time. Athletic trainers often advise people to wait at least forty-eight hours between strength training workouts, to give their muscles time to heal. Aerobic workouts, on the other hand, can be done more frequently.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

a)

problem-solution

b)

compare-contrast

c)

chronological

d)

cause-effect

17.

Read the text.

The two main types of clouds that form low in the atmosphere, that is, below 6,500 feet, are cumulus and stratus. Stratus clouds develop horizontally, whereas cumulus clouds are formed vertically. Stratus clouds are flat, uniformly gray in appearance, and tend to fill the sky with layers of gloom. White, fluffy cumulus clouds, on the other hand, often float in a bright blue sky and have been called "fair weather clouds." Unlike stratus clouds, cumulus clouds are individual structures. They're flat on the bottom and more puffy toward the top. Given the right conditions in the atmosphere, cumulus clouds may also turn dark with rain, signaling the coming of a thunderstorm.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

a)

problem- solution

b)

cause-effect

c)

compare-contrast

d)

chronological

18.

Read the text.

A blacksmith makes objects such as tools, decorative items, horseshoes, and weapons from iron or steel. Before working with the metal, the blacksmith will first heat it. To do this, he or she places it in a fire or furnace, often holding it with tongs until it turns red hot. Then the metal is ready to work, and the blacksmith can hammer it flat, bend it, or twist it. As soon as the object is shaped just right, the blacksmith plunges it into a container of water. This quenches the metal, solidifying it quickly and hardening it.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

a)

sequential

b)

compare-contrast

c)

cause-effect

d)

problem-solution

19.

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

What type of text structure is this?

a)

problem & solution

b)

description

c)

compare & contrast

d)

order & sequence

20.
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
21.
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
22.

Charlie went to the store, and bought a box of cookies. Then he walked home and shared the cookies with his friend Tom. After that, Tom was happy, and he gave Charlie a ball. Finally, Charlie went home to show his ball to his brother.

 The organizational structure of this paragraph is…

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description

23.

Although Suzy and Sally are twins, they are totally different people. Suzy has blonde hair, but Sally has brown hair.  Suzy is very lady-like unlike Sally who is more of a tomboy than a lady.  You would think Suzy was the popular girl, however, it’s actually Sally.

a)

compare/contrast

b)

chronological

c)

problem/solution

d)

description