Text Structure & Signal Words

Which text structure do the signal words “because, as a result, consequently, therefore” show?

• Problem-Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Descriptive

• Chronological

Answer explanation

The signal words 'because, as a result, consequently, therefore' indicate a relationship where one event causes another. This clearly aligns with the Cause and Effect text structure, making it the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Signal words: “first, next, then, finally” belong to which text structure?

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological

• Descriptive

• Cause and Effect

Answer explanation

The signal words "first, next, then, finally" indicate a sequence of events, which is characteristic of a chronological text structure. This structure organizes information in the order it occurs, making "Chronological" the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure do the signal words “the problem is, a solution is” show?

• Problem-Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Descriptive

• Compare and Contrast

Answer explanation

The signal words "the problem is, a solution is" indicate a Problem-Solution text structure, as they explicitly present a problem followed by a proposed solution.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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The words “for example, such as, looks like” show which text structure?

• A. Descriptive

• B. Compare and Contrast

Answer explanation

The phrases "for example, such as, looks like" indicate specific instances or details, which is characteristic of a descriptive text structure. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Descriptive.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure is shown by “similarly, however, on the other hand”?

• A. Cause and Effect

• B. Compare and Contrast

• C. Descriptive

• D. Chronological

Answer explanation

The phrases "similarly," "however," and "on the other hand" indicate a comparison of ideas, highlighting similarities and differences. This structure is characteristic of Compare and Contrast, making B the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Match “because, consequently” with the structure.

• A. Cause and Effect

• B. Problem-Solution

• C. Chronological

• D. Descriptive

Answer explanation

The words "because" and "consequently" indicate a relationship where one event causes another. This aligns with the Cause and Effect structure, making A the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Which group of signal words fits Compare and Contrast?

• For example, such as

• Similarly, however, both

• First, next, finally

• The problem is, a solution is

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Similarly, however, both', includes signal words that indicate comparison and contrast. 'Similarly' shows likeness, 'however' introduces a contrast, and 'both' refers to two items being compared.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which group of signal words fits Descriptive text?

• First, next, then

• Because, therefore

• For example, such as

• Similarly, however

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'For example, such as' because these signal words introduce specific examples, which is a key feature of descriptive text. The other options indicate sequence or cause-effect relationships, not description.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which group of signal words fits Problem-Solution text?

• A. The problem is, to solve this

• B. Because, therefore

• C. Similarly, however

• D. First, next, then

Answer explanation

Choice A is correct as it directly introduces a problem and a proposed solution, which is the essence of Problem-Solution text. The other options do not specifically indicate a problem and its resolution.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure uses words like “before, after, finally”?

• Chronological

• Problem-Solution

• Descriptive

• Cause and Effect

Answer explanation

The chronological text structure organizes events in the order they occur, using time-related words like "before, after, finally" to indicate the sequence. This makes "Chronological" the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5