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Problem/Solution & Sequence

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?
a)
The text would explain the steps of an event in time order
b)
The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue
c)
The text would show how two things are similar and different
d)
The text would define and describe one main topic
2.
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 just stay in the dark.
b)
She could stack random things to create steps.
c)
She could use a broom to knock the box down.
d)
She could ask somebody taller for help.
3.

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

4.
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
5.
What is text structure?
a)
How the author organizes the text
b)
How the text is written on the paper
c)
What the text looks like
d)
Text about building items
6.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence 
d)
compare & contrast
7.
Scenario:
"Ms. Aden really wanted to go to a concert, but the only problem was that her car was in the shop. Ms. Aden lived 10 minutes from the metro. Because of this, she was able to go to the concert!"
What text structure is being used in this scenario?
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Sequence
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Cause and Effect
8.

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with fork. Add mayo, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper then mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white with the mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Then serve.

What text structure is being used?

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

problem and solution

d)

sequence/chronological order

e)

descriptive

9.
What text structure talks about order in time?
a)
Chronological
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Problem or Solution
10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.
Which text structure has signal words:
-first
-now
-later
-(actual dates)
a)
Comparison
b)
Problem/Solution
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause and Effect
14.
Which text structure includes signal words:
-so that
-question/answer
- puzzle is solved
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
chronological
d)
problem and solution
15.

Authors use different text structures to ______________.

a)

give facts about their topic

b)

organize their ideas

c)

research their topic

d)

add pictures to their writing