Research, Verbs, Text Structures

Which of the following is an example of a consistent verb tense in a paragraph?

• She was running, and then she runs to the store.

• She runs to the store, and then she buys milk.

• She will run to the store, and then she bought milk.

• She runs to the store, and then she will buy milk.

Which sentence maintains a consistent verb tense?

• He was eating dinner when the phone rings.

• He eats dinner and then watched TV.

• He eats dinner and then watches TV.

• He ate dinner and then watches TV.

What is the author's purpose in a text that provides step-by-step instructions?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

Analyze the following sentence and determine if the verb tense is consistent: "She was happy because she wins the race."

• Yes, it is consistent

• No, it is not consistent

What is the author's purpose in a text that describes the beauty of a sunset?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

Evaluate the following paragraph for consistent verb tense: "She walks to the store. She bought some milk. She returns home."

• The paragraph uses consistent verb tense.

• The paragraph does not use consistent verb tense.

Analyze the following text for consistent verb tense: "He will go to the park. He plays soccer. He will eat lunch."

• The text uses consistent verb tense.

• The text does not use consistent verb tense.

Which text structure is used? All matter, all things can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically.  Both chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter.  Physical changes are those that do not change the make-up or identity of the matter. For example, clay will bend or flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay.  Changing the shape of clay is a physical change, and does not change the matter’s identity.  Chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of matter with different properties. For example, when paper is burnt, it becomes ash and will never be paper again.  The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever.  Physical and chemical changes both affect the state of matter.

• Cause and effect
• Sequential order
• Problem and solution
• Compare and contrast

Which text structure is used?Before applying the screen protector, clean the surface of your phone’s screen with a soft cloth.  Once the surface of your screen is clean, remove the paper backing on the screen protector.  Evenly apply the sticky side of the screen protector to your phone’s screen.  Smooth out any air bubble trapped on between the protector and the phone screen.  Enjoy the added protection.

• Descriptive
• Sequential/Process
• Cause-effect

• Problem-Solution

Which text structure can use this graphic organizer?

• Problem and solution
• Cause and effect
• Compare and contrast
• Chronological order