WorksheetsText Structure Lesson
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
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1.
Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
Have you ever made macaroni and cheese? It’s simple! First, boil some water and make some macaroni. Then, make your cheese sauce. After the cheese sauce is ready, mix it with the macaroni. Bake the entire thing in the oven. Finally, it’s time to eat!
Have you ever made macaroni and cheese? It’s simple! First, boil some water and make some macaroni. Then, make your cheese sauce. After the cheese sauce is ready, mix it with the macaroni. Bake the entire thing in the oven. Finally, it’s time to eat!
a)
chronological order
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
problem and solution
2.
Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown. The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown. The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.
a)
compare and contrast
b)
problem and solution
c)
description
d)
cause and effect
3.
Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
Park School had a terrible problem. Every day at recess, students would argue over the slides. Teachers had to spend time every day taking care of the arguments. Finally, one teacher came up with a great solution. They bought another set of slides that everyone could enjoy.
Park School had a terrible problem. Every day at recess, students would argue over the slides. Teachers had to spend time every day taking care of the arguments. Finally, one teacher came up with a great solution. They bought another set of slides that everyone could enjoy.
a)
problem and solution
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
description
4.
Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests. They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing. As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!
Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests. They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing. As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!
a)
compare and contrast
b)
cause and effect
c)
problem and solution
d)
chronological
5.
Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
The Chesapeake Bay faces an uncertain future. Issues such as pesticides, too many nutrients, and habitat loss all threaten the Bay’s water quality and animal life. However, scientists are hopeful that the future may be brighter. If everyone in the Chesapeake Bay watershed works together, solutions may be found.
The Chesapeake Bay faces an uncertain future. Issues such as pesticides, too many nutrients, and habitat loss all threaten the Bay’s water quality and animal life. However, scientists are hopeful that the future may be brighter. If everyone in the Chesapeake Bay watershed works together, solutions may be found.
a)
cause and effect
b)
problem and solution
c)
compare and contrast
d)
description
6.
Read the following paragraph. Which text structure is used?
The pond was a beautiful place to visit. The falling leaves, all different colors, decorated the surface of the water. At the edges of the pond, small wildflowers grew. The golden forest glowed faintly in the distance.
The pond was a beautiful place to visit. The falling leaves, all different colors, decorated the surface of the water. At the edges of the pond, small wildflowers grew. The golden forest glowed faintly in the distance.
a)
compare and contrast
b)
main idea/description
c)
chronological
d)
problem and solution
7.
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
8.
This text structure is "how are things in the text similar or different."
a)
Main Idea and Details
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Comparison
9.
This nonfiction structure is used when an author or writer conducts an interview.
a)
Description
b)
Question and Answer
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause and Effect
10.
The text structure that discusses what is specifically being described is ______________.
a)
Comparison
b)
Description/MI & D
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Problem and Solution
11.
This text structure tells what is the conflict, or problem, and how it was resolved.
a)
Main Ideas and Details
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause and Effect
12.
"Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead" are signal words for...
a)
Comparison
b)
Description
c)
Question and Answer
d)
Cause and Effect
13.
"Issue, as a result, problem, and so" is used in ...
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Description
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Question and Answer
14.
This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
15.
This type of writing considers similarities and differences.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
cause & effect
16.
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
17.
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
18.
This type of writing gives information step-by-step.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
19.
This type of writing is usually in chronological order.
a)
cause & effect
b)
problem & solution
c)
order & sequence
d)
compare & contrast
20.
Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
a)
problem & solution
b)
order & sequence
c)
compare & contrast
d)
cause & effect
21.
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
22.
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
23.
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
24.
The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.
a)
description
b)
compare & contrast
c)
order & sequence
d)
problem & solution
25.
This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.
a)
problem & solution
b)
compare & contrast
c)
cause & effect
d)
descriptive
26.
Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.
a)
order & sequence
b)
descriptive
c)
compare & contrast
d)
problem & solution
27.
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
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