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Text Features & Text Structure

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is. It tells you what you see in the picture.

a)

Glossary

b)

Index

c)

Table of contents

d)

Caption

2.

Located in the back of the book this feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?

a)

Captions

b)

Index

c)

Glossary

d)

None of the above

3.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
4.

This feature list topics and gives you the page number to navigate to the information. Found in the front of the book.

a)

Index

b)

Table of contents

c)

Glossary

d)

Diagram

5.

This is an example of ____________ text feature? NOTICE THE LABELS added to the picture.

a)

Index

b)

Table of contents

c)

Glossary

d)

Diagram

6.

This is an example of an _______________. Located in the back of a book and gives the page number to a specific topic.

a)

a table of contents page

b)

an index page

c)

a glossary

d)

a title page

7.
The word compass is an example of what?
a)
Bold Text
b)
Glossary
c)
Heading
d)
Caption
8.
This is a ________________.
a)
caption
b)
diagram
c)
map
d)
label
9.
This is an example of a _______________.
a)
title page
b)
index
c)
glossary
d)
table of contents
10.
This is an example of _______________.
a)
a table of contents page
b)
an index page
c)
a glossary
d)
a title page
11.
The black line is pointing to which text feature?
a)
caption
b)
heading
c)
subheading
d)
diagram
12.
The black line is pointing to which text feature?
a)
caption
b)
heading
c)
subheading
d)
diagram
13.
A line that has dates in chronological order is a...?
a)
chart
b)
map
c)
timeline
d)
fact box
14.
What is this nonfiction text feature?
a)
Chart
b)
Heading
c)
Sidebar
15.

What is the graphic feature that is a small photo, picture, or map inside or next to a larger picture that has been magnified to show part of the picture?

a)

diagram

b)

inset

c)

timeline

d)

glossary

16.
A picture or diagram that shows the parts or layers of an object on the inside.
a)
photograph
b)
labels
c)
illustration
d)
cutaway
17.

Which of these is an example of a timeline?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

How are text features used?

a)

To make the information less boring.

b)

To preview the information provided.

c)

To clarify big ideas

d)

To show it's easier to read the features than the whole book.

19.

Why do we use text features?

Select two answers

a)

To help identify big ideas

b)

So that we don't have to read the whole book.

c)

To provide support to the information the author gives.

d)

To figure out why the author wrote the book.

20.

What is the function of a timeline?

a)

To help readers visualize what happened

b)

To help readers understand the time it took for something to happen

c)

To give you the main idea

d)

It has no function

21.
What graphic feature is shown in this example?
a)
photograph
b)
table
c)
map
d)
diagram
22.
Pictures taken with a camera to show objects as they appear in real life.
a)
Diagram
b)
Drawing
c)
Photograph
d)
Table
23.
What text feature is added to help provide more information about photographs, illustrations, or diagrams?
a)
Illustrations
b)
subheadings
c)
special print
d)
labels
24.
What is the difference between a illustration and picture?
a)
 A picture is taken with a camera
b)
An illustration is drawn
c)
An illustration is drawn and a picture is taken with a real camera
d)
There is no difference 
25.
Where would you find a caption?
a)
Close to a picture
b)
At the top of a section
c)
On the table of contents
d)
In the glossary
26.

The picture shows me the...

a)

Pictures

b)

Key words

c)

Diagram

d)

Map

27.

The picture shows me the...

a)

Diagram

b)

Title Page

c)

Map

28.

Shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Compare & Contrast

e)

Descriptive

29.

Key words are: however, similarly, like, unlike

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

e)

Descriptive

30.

Which structure tells the order that events occur?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Compare & Contrast

e)

Descriptive

31.

The Loggerhead is an easy turtle to identify. The Loggerhead has a reddish-brown upper shell and a dull brown to yellowish lower shell. Hard scales cover the shells and the number of scales is used to figure out what type of Loggerhead it is.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Descriptive

d)

Problem & Solution

e)

Compare & Contrast

32.

Key words: for example, for instance, such as

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Chronological Order

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Description

e)

Problem & Solution

33.

Helps you make a picture in your head

a)

Descriptive

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Compare & Contrast

e)

Chronological Order

34.

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Chronological Order

d)

Problem & Solution

e)

Descriptive

35.

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.

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

e)

Descriptive

36.

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

a)

Chronological Order

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Compare & Contrast

e)

Descriptive

37.
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. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
38.
Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect 
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
39.
What thinking map is used for compare and contrast?
a)
double bubble
b)
bubble
c)
flow
d)
multi-flow
40.
What thinking map is used for description?
a)
double bubble
b)
bubble
c)
flow
d)
multi-flow
41.
What thinking map is used for sequence and order? 
a)
double bubble
b)
bubble
c)
flow
d)
multi-flow
42.
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. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
43.
Logging and destruction of monkeys habitats have caused many monkeys to be put on the endangered species list. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
44.
Money has changed over time. First people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money. Next, people created coins to be used as money. This made currency more standard, but it weighed a lot. Later, paper money was used. Today many people pay for things with a credit card. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
45.
People spend money on both goods and services. A good is an actual item that you can buy like a toy. A service, however is not an actual thing. When you pay for a service you are paying someone to do something. For example, mowing the lawn or dog walking are services. Sometimes a business can provide both goods and services. For example, a car shop might sell tires and also put them on your car. Businesses can sell both goods and services and consumers can buy both too. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
46.
What thinking map is used for cause and effect?
a)
double bubble
b)
bubble
c)
flow
d)
multi-flow 
47.
What is text structure?
a)
a way to organize information
b)
fiction
c)
text features 
48.
Stores change what they sell and how much things cost based on what the consumer wants. This called supply and demand. The supply is the product that can be purchased and the demand is how many people want the product. Since it is cold in the winder, the demand for swimsuits is low. This means that swimsuits will be cheaper in the winter. In the summer, a lot of people need swimsuits. This high demand causes swimsuits to cost full price. On a really hot day, ice cream will cost full price because lots of people want a cool treat. An ice cream store might have a sale on a cold day because the demand for ice cream will be lower. What's the text structure?
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
49.
Running a business is hard work! Business owners have to be very organized and determined. They need to keep track of all the expenses a business has. They also need to make sure to pay employees and order enough goods to sell to consumers. A business owner is in charge of the decisions to make their business successful. Running a business can be very rewarding but also takes a lot of effort. What's the text structure? 
a)
cause and effect
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence and order 
50.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
51.
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)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
52.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence 
d)
compare & contrast
53.
This type of writing is usually in chronological order.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
54.
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
55.
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence 
d)
problem & solution
56.
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.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution