WorksheetsExplanation Text
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
1. The purpose of an explanation text is to…
A. Tell a past event
B. Entertain the reader
C. Explain how or why something happens
D. Describe a person in detail
2. Which of the following is a common topic of explanation texts?
A. A biography
B. How volcanoes erupt
C. A funny story
D. A holiday experience
3. Explanation text usually uses…
A. Simple past tense
B. Simple present tense
C. Future tense
D. Past continuous tense
4. The generic structure of an explanation text is…
A. Orientation – Events – Reorientation
B. Goal – Steps – Conclusion
C. General Statement – Explanation – Conclusion
D. Thesis – Arguments – Recommendation
5. The first part of an explanation text provides…
A. Evaluation
B. Background of the event
C. General introduction about the phenomenon
D. Moral value
6. The explanation section contains…
A. Reasons, causes, and processes
B. Fictional stories
C. Arguments and opinions
D. Personal feelings
7. Explanation texts often include words like: “as a result,” “therefore,” and “because.” These are…
A. Adverbs of frequency
B. Conjunctions of time
C. Causal connectives
D. Modal verbs
8. Which title is suitable for an explanation text?
A. My Favorite Teacher
B. How Tornadoes Form
C. A Day at the Beach
D. The Legend of Sangkuriang
9. Explanation texts are written based on…
A. Imaginary events
B. Scientific facts
C. Personal stories
D. Fictional characters
10. Which statement is TRUE?
A. Explanation text gives step-by-step instructions
B. Explanation text tells why or how something occurs
C. Explanation text retells past experiences
D. Explanation text evaluates an issue
