WorksheetsText Structure Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The Vancouver Island marmot is a kind of large rodent that lives high in the mountains of Vancouver Island in Canada. Climate change and logging have caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred of them left in the wild. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
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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. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
description
problem and solution
sequence
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. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
cause and effect
problem and solution
description
Electricity can flow through some kinds of materials, but not through others. Materials that electricity can flow through are called conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
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cause and effect
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When a family of beavers wants to construct a dam across a river, they begin by using their teeth to cut down trees. Then they drag the trees to the river where they construct the dam from the bottom up. They continue to add more trees, branches, and mud until the top of the dam is above the water. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
description
cause and effect
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Do you ever forget to bring your completed homework to school? This can be so frustrating when you know you did your homework, but it won't count since you can't turn it in on time. One way to prevent this issue is to put your homework in your backpack as soon as you finish it. Another solution is to leave yourself a note on the door. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
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problem and solution
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Some trees are conifers while others are deciduous. Deciduous trees have broad leaves, which they lose each autumn. Maple, oak, and elm trees are deciduous. Conifers, on the other hand, usually have thin, narrow leaves called needles. Pine, fir, cedar, and other conifers do not lose their leaves in the fall. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
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cause and effect
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It is fun to make leaf rubbings in autumn. First, collect some interesting leaves. Then choose one leaf and put it underneath a piece of white paper. Next, peel the paper away from a dark-colored crayon and use the side of the crayon to color the paper over the leaf. Soon, you will see the shape of your leaf on the paper. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
compare and contrast
sequence
cause and effect
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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. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. description
c. cause and effect
d. sequence
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 your immune system strong so you won't get sick. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. description
c. problem and solution
d. sequence
Most people know that Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but did you know that Mercury also orbits the sun faster than any other planet? At a speed of 31 miles (50 km) per second, Mercury completes an orbit every 88 days. That means that a year on Mercury is less than three Earth months long! Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. problem and solution
b. description
c. cause and effect
d. sequence
When farmers use fertilizer to fertilize their crops, the leftover 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. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. description
c. problem and solution
d. cause and effect
Some of the students in room 52 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Mrs. Kelly found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. description
c. problem and solution
d. sequence
To make a snowman, start by rolling a big ball for the body. Then roll a smaller ball and put it on top of the big ball to use as the head. Next, find two sticks to use as arms. Then you can use objects such as coal, a carrot, and raisins to make the face. Add a hat and your snowman is complete! Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. description
c. cause and effect
d. sequence
Marsupials are a kind of mammal. Most female marsupials have a pouch to carry their babies. A newborn marsupial is very small and underdeveloped. It will spend the first part of its life in its mother's pouch. Kangaroos, wombats, and koalas are all marsupials. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
a. compare and contrast
b. description
c. cause and effect
d. sequence
