Text Structure
What text structure is used when an author explains why something happens using signal words like because, since, therefore?
A. Sequence
B. Compare and Contrast
C. Cause and Effect
D. Description
C. Cause and Effect
What is the difference between topic and main idea?
A. Topic is longer than main idea
B. Topic = subject; main idea = what the author says about it
C. Topic is opinion
D. They are always the same
B. Topic = subject; main idea = what the author says about it
A passage presents a problem and possible ways to fix it. What is the structure?
A. Description
B. Problem and Solution
C. Cause and Effect
D. Chronological Order
B. Problem and Solution
A character slams the door and stays silent. What can you infer?
A. The character is tired
B. The character is confused
C. The character is angry
D. The character is happy
C. The character is angry
How is chronological order different from sequence?
A. They are exactly the same
B. Chronological order is only for fiction
C. Chronological order is based on time
D. Sequence is always random
C. Chronological order is based on time
Why do authors often not directly state the main idea?
A. They forget
B. They want readers to infer it
C. It is not important
D. It is only in fiction
B. They want readers to infer it
Which structure shows similarities and differences?
A. Description
B. Cause and Effect
C. Compare and Contrast
D. Sequence
C. Compare and Contrast
What do you need to make an inference?
A. Opinion and guess
B. Text evidence and background knowledge
C. Facts only
D. Title and heading
B. Text evidence and background knowledge
A paragraph explains volcano features without comparing or ordering events. What structure is it?
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Description
C. Sequence
D. Problem and Solution
B. Description
An article gives only facts about deforestation. What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain
B. To persuade
C. To inform
D. To confuse
C. To inform