Comparing Text Structures Practice

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English
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5th Grade
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Tangela Mannie
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read the following two texts about the American Revolution. Text 1 describes the events in chronological order, while Text 2 uses a cause/effect structure. Which text structure is used in Text 1?
Cause/Effect
Chronological/
Sequence
Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
Answer explanation
Text 1 describes events in chronological order, meaning it presents them as they occurred over time. Therefore, the correct text structure used in Text 1 is 'Chronology'.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
2.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Consider two articles: one about the life cycle of a butterfly and another about the life cycle of a frog. The text structure most likely used if the articles are organized by comparing the stages of development is (a) .
Answer explanation
The articles compare the stages of development of a butterfly and a frog. This organization highlights similarities and differences, making 'Comparison' the most appropriate text structure.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
3.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the following text structures with their descriptions.
A difficulty is presented along with ways to resolve it.
Cause/Effect
Reasons are given for why something happens and the results of it.
Problem/Solution
Events are described in the order they occur.
Chronological/
Sequence
Two or more items are evaluated to highlight similarities and differences.
Compare/Contrast
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A book describes the process of photosynthesis and then explains how it solves the problem of energy production in plants. What is the text structure used in the second part of the book?
Chronological/
Sequence
Compare/Contrast
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Answer explanation
The second part of the book addresses how photosynthesis solves the energy production problem in plants, which fits the Problem/Solution text structure. It identifies a problem (energy production) and presents a solution (photosynthesis).
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
5.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Two articles discuss the history of transportation. Article 1 lists the developments in order from the invention of the wheel to modern cars. Article 2 compares the efficiency of different modes of transportation. The text structure of Article 2 is (a) .
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Answer explanation
Article 2 focuses on comparing the efficiency of different transportation modes, which indicates a comparison structure. In contrast, Article 1 follows a chronological order of developments.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which text structure is most appropriate for an article that first describes a problem in urban planning and then suggests various solutions?
Compare/Contrast
Chronological/
Sequence
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Answer explanation
The Problem/Solution structure is ideal for discussing an issue in urban planning and then proposing solutions, as it clearly outlines the problem first and follows with potential resolutions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a text explains the steps of the water cycle in the order they occur, which text structure is being used?
Chronological/
Sequence
Problem/Solution
Compare/Contrast
Cause/Effect
Answer explanation
The text structure used is 'Chronology' because it presents the steps of the water cycle in the order they occur, indicating a sequence of events over time.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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