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Informational Text Structure Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The following words are signals for what type of text structure: first, next, then, after that?
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Sequence
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem & Solution
2.
The following words are signals for what type of text structure: due to, since, as a result, because of, and for this reason?
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Sequence
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem & Solution
3.
The following words are signals for what type of text structure: threat, resolve by, concern, challenge, prevent, and help?
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Cause/Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Description
4.

What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

a)

Chronological

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

5.
The following words are signals for what type of text structure: similarly, alike, unlike, although, and both?
a)
Compare/Contrast
b)
Sequence
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem & Solution
6.

What type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?

a)

Chronological/Sequence

b)

Compare/Contrast

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Problem and Solution

7.

Which text structure is defined below?


Authors present information about events or steps in a process, in the order in which they take or have taken place.

a)

Chronological/Sequence

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Compare and Contrast

8.

What is text structure?

a)

The beginning, middle and end of a story

b)

description

c)

The way the author set up the text so the reader can understand the topic.

d)

The structure of a building

9.

Which text structure is this paragraph written in?

Save the Tigers

Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to future generations to do something.

a)

Chronological/Sequence

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Description

10.

What text structure is this paragraph written in?


Sunburns can be very painful and are a common issue with folks who like to go to the beach. One way to prevent getting a sunburn is to apply sunscreen regularly throughout the day. Another way to prevent sunburn is to wear long sleeve clothing.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Description

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Chronological/Sequence

11.

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with fork. Add mayo, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper then mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white with the mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Then serve.

What text structure is being used?

a)

compare and contrast

b)

cause and effect

c)

problem and solution

d)

sequence/chronological order

e)

descriptive

12.

What text structure is this paragraph written in?


The Mantis Shrimp is one of the fastest moving animals in the sea. It is also one of the most colorful. The Mantis shrimp can also see colors that humans are incapable of seeing.

a)

Problem and Solution

b)

Description

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Chronological/Sequence

13.

An author uses this text structure to describe one thing or person's features or characteristics.

a)

Description

b)

Cause and Effect

c)

Problem and Solution

d)

Compare and Contrast

14.

Which text structure is below:

Acoustic and Electric Guitars

As broad as their sounds are, there are several very distinct similarities and differences between electric and acoustic guitars. For instance, both utilize the use of a body for the neck to attach to and a neck with frets for finger placement. An acoustic guitar needs no amplifier to make its sound loud enough to be heard. However, an electric guitar is very hard to hear without an amplifier. An electric guitar requires the use of an amplifier to transport the sound though pickups that are secured in the body. . The genre of the music frequently dictates which type of guitar should be used.

a)

problem/solution

b)

compare/contrast

c)

cause/effect

d)

chronological order

15.

Which text structure is this paragraph written in?

The Best PB & J Ever

When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching “Cops” on the TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.

a)

Cause and Effect

b)

Compare and Contrast

c)

Chronological/Sequence

d)

Problem and Solution