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Spiral Test 7 (Text Structure)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4hrs 37mins

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Class
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1.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

All candy has a different process by which it is made. M&Ms are popular chocolate treats made from a mixture of liquid milk chocolate and a hard candy shell. First, the chocolate is

poured into small molds. Then, it is left to cool and harden. A conveyor belt transfers the chocolate to another section of a factory, where the chocolates are coated with the hard candy

shell. Finally, they are coated with color!

a)

description

b)

compare and contrast

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence/.chronological order

e)

problem - solution

2.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

Although it may be tempting, eating too much candy

can have a negative impact on your body and how you

feel. Munching on too much candy can cause cavities

in your teeth from all of the sugar. It is also very high

in “empty” calories, which means the calories provide

you no nutrients, just fat and calories from sugar!

This can cause you to gain too much unhealthy weight.

Too much sugar can also cause you to have a “foggy”

brain, slowing down your memory and making you

tired.

a)

description

b)

sequence/chronological order

c)

cause and effect

d)

compare and contrast

e)

problem - solution

3.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.. Have you ever gathered around a table with yourfriends excited to play a board game, and when youopen the box, find that pieces are missing? It’s alwaysa bummer when you don’t have a piece to mark your place in the game, but you can get inventive to solve the problem. Go to your kitchen and try using beans,

gummy bears, or Skittles to replace the missing pieces!

Or try using bingo chips, marker tops, or paperclips in

their place. Don’t let a missing piece stop you from

playing games.

a)

description

b)

problem-solution

c)

compare and contrast

d)

cause annd effect

e)

chronological order/ sequence

4.

NAME THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

The Magic Kingdom is the first built

of four theme parks at Walt Disney

World. It opened on October 1971,

and the park features rides and shows

related to major Disney characters

and fairy tales. Symbols of The Magic

Kingdom include Cinderella’s Castle,

Main Street USA, and rides like the

famous Space Mountain coaster.

a)

description

b)

cause and effect

c)

compare and contrast

d)

chronological order / sequence

e)

problem - solution

5.

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

6.

An earthquake that occurs under the

ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is

a series of giant waves that can cause a great

deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when

it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach

and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run

to higher ground as fast as you can.

a)

compare and contrast

b)

description

c)

cause and effect

d)

sequence

7.

The greenhouse effect is a critical process that regulates Earth's temperature. When solar radiation from the sun enters the Earth's atmosphere, it is absorbed and then re-emitted as infrared radiation. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap some of this radiation, preventing it from escaping into space. This process keeps our planet warm enough to support life.

How does the chosen text structure in the passage help convey the concept of the greenhouse effect?

a)

It compares the greenhouse effect to other natural phenomena.

b)

It explains the causes and effects of the greenhouse effect.

c)

It highlights the problems caused by the greenhouse effect.

d)

It presents different solutions to environmental issues.

8.

The history of space exploration is filled with significant milestones. From the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, by the Soviet Union in 1957, to the historic moon landing by NASA's Apollo 11 in 1969, humanity's journey into space has been marked by remarkable achievements and scientific discoveries.

How does the use of chronological order in the passage benefit the reader in understanding the history of space exploration?

a)

It compares space exploration to other forms of travel.

b)

It presents the key events in the order they occurred.

c)

It emphasizes the challenges of space travel.

d)

It highlights the author's opinions about space exploration.

9.

The advent of the internet has brought about a transformation in education. Online learning, with its flexibility and accessibility, has become increasingly popular. Students can access course materials, participate in virtual classes, and earn degrees from the comfort of their homes, making education more convenient and affordable for many.

How does the chosen text structure in the passage benefit the reader in understanding the rise of online learning?

a)

It compares online learning to other forms of education.

b)

It explains the causes and effects of the rise of online learning.

c)

It emphasizes the challenges of online learning.

d)

It highlights the problems with traditional education.

10.

Regular physical activity offers a multitude of health benefits. Exercise can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental well-being, and enhance overall fitness levels. Additionally, it can boost energy and increase life expectancy. Engaging in various forms of exercise, such as cardio, strength training, and yoga, can lead to a healthier and more active life.

How does the chosen text structure in the passage help convey the benefits of regular exercise?

a)

It highlights the problems with leading a sedentary lifestyle.

b)

It compares different forms of exercise and their impacts on health.

c)

It explains the causes and effects of exercise on health and well-being.

d)

It emphasizes the challenges of finding time to exercise.

11.

Read the text.

Before humans developed written language, they created pictures on rocks. This "rock art" often portrays animals or abstract designs. The pictures could have been records of events, plans, or messages. There are two basic types: pictographs and petroglyphs. Pictographs were drawn or painted on the surface of rocks with pigments such as charcoal, blood, or chalk. Petroglyphs, on the other hand, were scratched or carved into the rock itself. With some petroglyphs, only the surface layer of rock is removed, showing a lighter color of rock beneath the outer layer. Other petroglyphs consist of carvings cut deep in the rock. Most pictographs have faded, while petroglyphs have endured longer.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

a)

compare-contrast

b)

sequential

c)

cause-effect

d)

problem-solution

12.

To skip the trouble of using a baking dish for meals, people created thick, dry mixtures of flour and water whose simple purpose was to hold the "pie" filling(usually meat) while it was baking. Which text structure best describes this passage?

a)

Description

b)

compare and contrast

c)

problem and solution

d)

sequence

13.

Read the text.

Does your shampoo leave your hair dry or damaged? Flat and lifeless? Then Organi-Goo is the shampoo for you! Using only the finest organic ingredients, Organi-Goo gives you stronger, shinier, healthier hair. Organi-Goo's powerful, all-natural formula penetrates the hair shaft to rebuild strength, body, and shine. Every strand of hair is pampered and revitalized when you use Organi-Goo. Are you ready for the best hair of your life? Then try Organi-Goo today!

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

a)

to describe the experience of using Organi-Goo

b)

to persuade readers to buy Organi-Goo

c)

to inform readers about the ingredients in Organi-Goo

d)

to entertain the reader about shampoo

14.

Read the text.

While there are many Chinese restaurants in the United States, the food these restaurants serve is not the same as that served in China. Starting with the basics, the service of water differs. In the United States, most restaurants serve cold water with every meal, whether the customers ask for it or not. In China, however, cold water is never served. Restaurants in China serve hot water or tea. Food ingredients are also not the same. The Chinese use ingredients such as pig ears, chicken feet, duck blood, and jellyfish, which most Americans aren't used to eating. American restaurants, unlike Chinese ones, use broccoli, onion, and dairy products in their recipes. Finally, fortune cookies, so popular in the U.S., are an American invention not generally available in China.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

a)

cause-effect

b)

compare-contrast

c)

description

d)

problem-solution

15.

The problem in the story is called _________

a)

conflict

b)

exposition

c)

falling action

d)

climax

16.

The most exciting part of the story is called _______

a)

conflict

b)

resolution

c)

rising action

d)

climax

17.

Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?

a)

Exposition

b)

Resolution

c)

Falling Action

d)

Climax

18.

The end of the story is called the ______.

a)

Exposition

b)

Resolution

c)

Falling Action

d)

Climax

19.

What is the part of the story leading up to the climax?

a)

Rising Action

b)

Resolution

c)

Falling Action

d)

Climax

20.

What happens right after the climax?

a)

Conflict

b)

Resolution

c)

Falling Action

d)

None of the Above

21.

The main character in story who wants to reach a goal.

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

22.

The character who prevents the protagonist from reaching his/her goal.

a)

protagonist

b)

antagonist

c)

main character

23.

What is the setting?

a)

Where the story.

b)

Where the story is written.

c)

Where the author decided to write a story.

d)

Where the story takes place.

24.

a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated

a)

end rhymes

b)

metaphor

c)

science fiction

d)

exposition

25.

a point of view in which the narrator is a person in the story

a)

narrative poem

b)

first person

c)

internal rhymes

d)

third person limited

26.

the attitude of the writer or speaker

a)

indirect characterization

b)

tone

c)

foreshadowing

d)

hyperbole

27.

an exaggeration that cannot possibly be true

a)

indirect characterization

b)

tone

c)

foreshadowing

d)

hyperbole

28.

hints or clues that suggest what may happen later in a story

a)

indirect characterization

b)

tone

c)

foreshadowing

d)

hyperbole

29.

words whose sounds suggest their meaning

a)

antagonist

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

partial rhyme

d)

rising action

30.

What is a theme?

a)

a word to describe the book

b)

life lesson or message in a literary work

c)

teaching you about the characters

d)

When a character changes over time.

31.

What is the difference between denotations and connotations?

a)

Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word

b)

Denotations are feelings, connotations aren't

c)

Connotations are words that end in vowels, denotations are words that describe verbs.

d)

Denotations and connotations are the same exact thing.

32.
A ________ story is a story that is not true.
a)
Nonfiction
b)
Fiction
c)
Expository
33.
How a text makes you feel
a)
tone 
b)
point of view
c)
mood
d)
theme
34.
A conversation in a book, play, or film
a)
heading
b)
evidence
c)
dialogue
d)
quote
35.

Using the five senses to paint a picture in the reader's mind is called...

a)

the protagonist

b)

the tone

c)

a stanza

d)

using imagery

36.

The drumbeats sounded like distant thunder.


What type of figurative language is used?

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

idiom

37.
Symbol
a)
Formal writing
b)
When an item represents an idea
c)
The moral of a story
d)
Metaphors to describe a character
38.

Passages that are based on facts, give information, inform, and teach the reader are. . .

a)

Fiction

b)

Non-fiction

39.
Prior Knowledge + Textual Evidence =
a)
inference
b)
theme
c)
evidence
d)
foreshadowing
40.

A group of lines in a poem set off by blank lines

a)

paragraph

b)

stanza

c)

block

41.
Biography
a)
someone's life written by that person
b)
The Diary of Anne Frank
c)
Fiction
d)
someone's life written by another person
42.
A fuel cell is a kind of battery. It makes electricity. One side of the cell is filled with hydrogen. The other is filled with oxygen that comes from the air. The hydrogen separates into electrons and protons. The electrons supply the power for the motor. The protons mix with the oxygen to make water. The water passes out of the cell.
a)
problem /solution
b)
cause and effect
c)
question & answer
d)
description
43.
Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.
a)
first, next, finally, 8:30, after
b)
cause, effect, as a result of, because
c)
problem, solution, promise, struggle
d)
compare, contrast, similar, different
44.
The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America.  Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot.  Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting.  Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
45.
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
46.
Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. 
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Sequence
47.

a brief account of a text's central or main points, themes, or ideas that is free of bias, prejudice, and personal opinion and does not incorporate outside information

a)

objective summary

b)

citation

c)

conclusion

d)

hypothesis

48.

What is dramatic irony?

a)

When a character says one thing but means another.

b)

When the reader knows something that the character does not.

c)

When a character or the reader expects one thing, but something very different happens or is true.

d)

None of the above

49.

What is verbal irony?

a)

When a character says one thing but means another.

b)

When the reader knows something that the character does not.

c)

When a character or the reader expects one thing, but something very different happens or is true.

d)

None of the above

50.

What is situational irony?

a)

When a character says one thing but means another.

b)

When the reader knows something that the character does not.

c)

When a character or the reader expects one thing, but something very different happens or is true.

d)

None of the above