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Text Structure Review

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The text talks about similarities and differences between two or more things.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Chronological order

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

2.

The text outlines the order in which events occur.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Chronological order

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Process

3.

The text talks about an event and why it happened.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Chronological order

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

4.

The text talks about a problem and offers one or more solutions.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Chronological order

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

5.

The text provides details or characteristics about a topic.

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Description

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

6.

The text provides steps on how to do something.

a)

Process

b)

Chronological order

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Problem & Solution

7.

The keywords: In comparison, whereas, same are from which text feature?

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Process

d)

Problem & Solution

8.

The keywords: First, next, before, later, & may contain dates are from which text feature?

a)

Compare & Contrast

b)

Chronological order

c)

Process

d)

Problem & Solution

9.

The keywords: For an example, for instance, such as are from which text feature?

a)

Description

b)

Chronological order

c)

Process

d)

Problem & Solution

10.

The keywords: Reasons why, impact, led to are from which text feature?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Chronological order

c)

Process

d)

Problem & Solution

11.

The keywords: First, next, last, now, finally are from which text feature?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Description

c)

Process

d)

Problem & Solution

12.

The keywords: Solution to, solve, due to are from which text feature?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Description

c)

Process

d)

Problem & Solution

13.

Which test structure uses this visual?

a)

Description

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Compare & Contrast

14.

Which test structure uses this visual?

a)

Description

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Compare & Contrast

15.

Which test structure uses this visual?

a)

Description

b)

Chronological order

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Process

16.

Which test structure uses this visual?

a)

Description

b)

Chronological order

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Process

17.

Which test structure uses this visual?

a)

Description

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Process

18.

Which text structure would be best to explain your favorite basketball team and why they lost their game?

a)

Description

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Chronological order

19.

Which text structure might an author use to outline the steps for preparing a recipe?

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Process

c)

Chronological

d)

Description

20.

Which text structure would be most effective for writing a paper which discusses the differences between moths and butterflies?

a)

Description

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Compare & Contrast

21.

Which text structure would be most effective when talking about the animal shelter not having enough food and the community pitching in to donate some.

a)

Description

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Compare & Contrast

22.

Which text structure would be most effective in informing the reader all about an airplane's design?

a)

Description

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Compare & Contrast

23.

Which text structure would work best for making a documentary about the sequence of events of 9/11?

a)

Description

b)

Chronological order

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Compare & Contrast

24.

Which text structure would be most appropriate for a manual explaining how to play a new video game?

a)

Process

b)

Description

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Cause & Effect

25.

A science textbook chapter that explains the characteristics of mammals versus reptiles is using which text structure?

a)

Description

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Cause & Effect

26.

When an author discusses how the invention of the internet has changed communication, which text structure are they most likely using?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Problem & Solution

27.

A news article starts by describing a natural disaster and then goes on to detail the relief efforts and solutions being made. This article is primarily using which text structure?

a)

Chronological

b)

Description

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Cause & Effect

28.

A biography that details a person's life year by year from birth to death is an example of what text structure?

a)

Chronological

b)

Process

c)

Description

d)

Compare & Contrast

29.

First, Carter went to the pantry and got out all the ingredients to make pancakes. Then, he measured the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Once he mixed them together, he added milk and an egg to the batter. Next, he poured the batter onto a hot griddle. Finally, he flipped the pancakes and put them on a plate.

a)

Process

b)

Chronological order

c)

Description

d)

Cause & Effect

30.

English peas and sugar peas are both a kind of vegetable. Both can be eaten raw or cooked. They are easy to tell apart because sugar pea pods are flat while English pods are plump. Another important difference is that with English peas, you only eat the peas, and not the pod, however, with sugar peas, you eat the pod too.

 

a)

Process

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Cause & Effect

31.

The Northern White Rhinoceros is an endangered species. There are only three of these creatures still alive on Earth, and they're all in captivity in Kenya! Due to extensive hunting, the northern white rhino population has greatly shrunk.

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Description

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Compare & Contrast

32.

Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries. Thousands of people get sick with Malaria every year. Because Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, one way to help solve the problem is for people to use mosquito nets over their beds. If the mosquitoes cannot get to the people, they cannot infect them!

a)

Description

b)

Problem & Solution

c)

Compare & Contrast

d)

Cause & Effect

33.

When a crocodile gets food stuck in their teeth, they don't have a way of cleaning them. When crocodiles need a dental cleaning, they open their mouths and allow the Egyptian plover bird to fly in. The plovers will eat the food stuck in the crocodile's teeth.

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Description

c)

Cause & Effect

d)

Compare & Contrast

34.

A moon is a natural satellite of a planet. There is only one moon which orbits Earth. Unlike us, there are other planets in our solar system which have multiple moons. Mars has two moons, named Phobos and Deimos. Even more outrageous, Jupiter has a whopping total of 67 moons.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem & Solution

d)

Compare & Contrast

35.

Are you ever excited to watch your favorite show on Netflix? Yet, as soon as you select the title, you begin to see a slow buffering percentage tick across the screen. The error message indicates it doesn't detect an internet connection. One way to troubleshoot, is to check your router & reset it.

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Cause & Effect

c)

Compare & Contrast

d)

Description

36.

Arizona was the last state to become part of the United States. Officially, Arizona became the 48th state in 1912. Since 1919, Arizona's beautiful Grand Canyon has been attracting tourists. Recently, Arizona celebrated its 100th birthday on February 14, 2012.

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Description

c)

Chronological

d)

Process

37.

In America, more people are eating fast food than ever before. Fast food, such as cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, tacos, and French fries are high in calories and fat. All of this fast food is one reason that over a third of Americans are overweight.

 

a)

Problem & Solution

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Cause & Effect

38.

The Mona Lisa is a painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It was painted between 1503 and 1506. It is thought to be the most well-known painting in the world. You can see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. About six million people view this painting each year.

 

a)

Process

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Description

d)

Cause & Effect

39.

The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein, is well known for his three books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends, was first published in 1974. The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later. The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996.

a)

Process

b)

Chronological order

c)

Compare & Contrast

d)

Cause & Effect

40.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

Bailey could not find her slipper because her new puppy buried it in the yard.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

41.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

Due to the upcoming storm, we put our bikes in the garage.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

42.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

Brandon misplaced his drumsticks, so he was unable to play in the concert.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

43.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

44.

Name the UNDERLINED part of the sentence.

Jessica had a stomach ache because she ate too many peanut butter cookies.

a)

Cause

b)

Effect

45.

Peter was walking down the dark street. Suddenly, a dog barked, and Peter ran as fast as he could.

What was the EFFECT?

a)

A dog barked

b)

Peter ran as fast as he could.

46.

The boss was busy, so her secretary took a message.

What was the CAUSE?

a)

The boss was busy

b)

Her secretary took a message.

47.

The referee called a penalty because the basketball player was traveling.

What was the CAUSE?

a)

A basketball player was traveling

b)

The referee called a penalty

48.

The doctor put a cast on Evan's arm because he broke it falling.

What was the EFFECT?

a)

Evan fell.

b)

The doctor put a cast on Evan's arm.

49.

Caleb hadn't gotten any sleep for the past few nights. He was really tired tonight. He didn't know if he would be able to sleep. He decided to close the curtains in his room to keep out the light and wear earplugs to keep out the noise. Hank slept very well that night.

Which text structure is being used?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution

50.

If you are late to your job, you may get in trouble.

Which text structure is being used?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution

51.

The rain came down harder and harder. Suddenly, the bridge came tumbling down.

Which text structure is being used?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution

52.

Quick fixes for headaches include placing a cold rag on your eat and turning off the lights.

Which text structure is being used?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Problem & Solution