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Text Structure

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 41mins

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Date
1.

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

e)

description

2.

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

e)

description

3.

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

e)

description

4.

This type of writing is usually in order or a sequence.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

chronological order

d)

compare & contrast

e)

description

5.

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

order & sequence

d)

problem & solution

e)

cause & effect

6.
When farmers use fertilizer to fertilize their crops, the left over fertilizer can run into nearby ponds, streams and rivers. The result is that the nutrient-rich fertilizer causes way too much algae to grow. All that algae is bad for the plants and animals that live there.
--
What words signal the author's organizational pattern?
a)
When, the, all
b)
Fertilizer, crops, algae
c)
Use, run, grow
d)
Result, causes
7.
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.
--
What words signal the author's organizational pattern?
a)
Instead, although, on the other hand
b)
Quench, helps, keeps
c)
Water, soda
d)
glass, full, strong
8.
When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.
--
What words signal the author's organizational pattern?
a)
Backpack, homework, pencil
b)
Hang, turn in, shapren
c)
First, then, after that
d)
I, my
9.
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.
--
What words signal the author's organizational pattern?
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Occurs, Cause, So
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Sequence
10.

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)

Cause and Effect

b)

Chronological

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare/Contrast

e)

Description

11.

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/Contrast

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem/Solution

d)

Chronological Order

e)

Description

12.

When Americans settled the Midwest, they were challenged by tough soils that resisted their cast iron plows. The Midwest contains some of the richest soil in the world, yet many settlers concluded that the soil was unsuitable for farming because they couldn't break ground. John Deere's steel plow changed all of that. Deere's plow was stronger and lighter than the iron plows people had used up until then. This allowed settlers to open up the tough but rich soil in the Midwest and unlock its agricultural potential. His invention became known as "The Plow that Broke the Plains," and it helped American farmers feed the world.

a)

Cause/Effect

b)

Problem/Solution

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Compare/Contrast

e)

Description

13.

First, Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Then add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Next, Fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Last, Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving. What s the text structure?

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Chronological

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Compare & Contrast

14.

Katy Perry is a singer. Taylor Swift is another, but she likes to compose love songs although Katy prefers more casual. Which text structure did the author use?

a)

Description

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Compare and Contrast

e)

Problem/Solution

15.

Mavis is seventeen years old. She is a female. She likes sports. Which text structure did the author use?

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Description

d)

Problem and Solution

e)

Compare & Contrast

16.

This text structures shares information by discussing similarities and differences between topics.

a)

description

b)

order & sequence

c)

compare & contrast

d)

cause & effect

17.

IDENTIFY THE TEXT STRUCTURE:


The sun bear, native to Southeast Asia, is an endangered species for two reasons. First, people in this part of the world hunt the sun bear for body parts such as the gall bladder, the claws and the meat. The body parts are valuable because some people believe that eating them will help heal broken bones and bruises. They believe this because the sun bear appears to fall out of trees without injuring itself. Additionally, special restaurants serve bear paws and bear meat to diners who think that eating this kind of meal will bring good health. In addition to being hunted, the sun bear’s habitat is being destroyed. The jungles where the sun bears live are being cleared to make way for homes and farms. Legendary beliefs can be harmful to nature.

a)

Problem Solution

b)

Description

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Cause and Effect

18.

Choose the signaling words that indicate cause and effect.

a)

next, after, then, first, last

b)

struggle, promise, problem, solution

c)

consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

d)

similar, common, compare, contrast

19.

IDENTIFY THE TEXT STRUCTURE


Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

order & sequence

d)

problem & solution

20.

Key words are: however, similarly, like, unlike

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

e)

Descriptive

21.

Shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Compare & Contrast

e)

Descriptive

22.

Key words: for example, for instance, such as

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Description

e)

Problem & Solution

23.

Key words are: first, next, then, last, years, numbers

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Compare & Contrast

e)

Descriptive

24.

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)

order & sequence

d)

compare & contrast

25.

This type of writing is usually in chronological order.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

order & sequence

d)

compare & contrast

26.

An informational text includes

a)

text structure

b)

author's purpose

c)

text features

d)

all of the above

27.

This type of writing considers what is the problem and comes up with several solutions.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

chronological order

d)

cause & effect

e)

problem & solution

28.

This type of writing considers one or more causes or events and the resulting consequence.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

chronological order

d)

cause & effect

e)

problem & solution

29.

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

order & sequence

d)

problem & solution

30.

An informational text can have multiple text structures?

a)

True

b)

False