Text Structures Quiz

What is the purpose of the compare and contrast text structure?

• To provide a chronological account of events

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To describe a single subject in detail

• To analyze similarities and differences between two or more subjects, events, or ideas.

Which text structure is used to show the relationship between two or more events or ideas?

• compare and contrast

• sequence

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

In the cause and effect text structure, what does the cause refer to?

• result or outcome

• reason or event

• purpose or intention

• conclusion or effect

What is the problem and solution text structure used for?

• To present multiple problems and their solutions.

• To present a solution and its problem.

• To present a solution without a problem.

• To present a problem and its solution.

Which text structure presents information in a step-by-step order?

• Reverse order

• Sequential or chronological order

• Random order

• Alphabetical order

What is the main goal of the description text structure?

• To summarize the main points

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To provide details and information about a topic or subject.

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

• If it rains, the ground becomes sticky.

• If it rains, the ground becomes wet.

• If it rains, the ground becomes hot.

• If it rains, the ground becomes dry.

What are some signal words or phrases that can indicate the problem and solution text structure?

• cause, effect, result, consequence, reason, outcome, impact, implication, source, effectuate, rectify, conquer, tackle, handle, remedy, suggestion, proposal, advice

• problem, solution, issue, challenge, resolve, fix, overcome, solve, address, answer, strategy, method, approach, step, technique, suggestion, recommendation

Provide an example of a text that uses the sequence text structure.

• A recipe

• A scientific research paper

• A poem

• A newspaper article