Text Structure
Sarah’s bedroom was a paradise for any book‐lover: shelves lined the walls, each filled with colorful spines; pillows and blankets in soft hues covered a cozy reading nook by the window; sunbeams danced across the pages of her latest novel, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. What text structure is this?
Description
The tiny kitten was so frail that it could barely lift its head.
What does “frail” most likely mean?
Weak or delicate
Identify the verb in this sentence: “The dog barked loudly at the mail carrier.”
Barked
A brochure that highlights a zoo’s animal exhibits aims to:
A) Persuade
B) Inform
C) Entertain
D) Describe
B) Inform
Which candy is known for its small, colorful, candy-coated chocolate pieces?
M&M's
First, Alex spread butter evenly over the toast. Next, he layered on slices of fresh tomato. Then, he sprinkled a pinch of salt and some chopped basil on top. Finally, he drizzled a bit of olive oil before serving the sandwich to his friends.
What text structure is this?
Sequence (Chronological Order)
After a marathon, Jamal felt utterly exhausted and sank onto the couch.
What does “exhausted” mean?
Very tired
Which sentence uses the possessive apostrophe correctly?
A) The dogs bone was buried in the backyard.
B) The dog’s bone was buried in the backyard.
C) The dogs’ bone was buried in the backyard.
D) The dogs bones’ were buried in the backyard.
B) The dog’s bone was buried in the backyard.
A commercial for a new smartphone aims to:
A) Inform
B) Entertain
C) Persuade
D) Instruct
C. Persuade
Which candy’s slogan is “Taste the Rainbow”?
Skittles
Though both apples and oranges are fruits, apples have a crisp texture and come in shades of red, green, or yellow, while oranges are juicy with a bright orange rind and a softer biting experience. Apples are often eaten fresh or baked into pies; oranges are typically peeled and segmented for juice.
What text structure is this?
Compare and Contrast
The towering skyscraper loomed ominously against the stormy sky.
What does “ominously” mean?
Threateningly
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a conjunction:
A) I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
B) I wanted to go but, I was too tired.
C) I wanted to go but I was too tired.
D) I wanted to go; but I was too tired.
A) I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
A comic strip in the newspaper aims to:
A) Persuade
B) Inform
C) Entertain
D) Instruct
C. Entertain
In what city is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York City
Because lightning struck the power line during the storm, the entire neighborhood lost electricity. As a result, families lit candles and used flashlights to move around the dark rooms. Consequently, the local bakery had to close early since its ovens could not run.
What text structure is this?
Cause and Effect
The musician’s performance was riveting, holding the audience’s attention throughout the concert.
What does “riveting” mean?
Extremely interesting
Punctuate this compound sentence correctly: “Mary went to the store she forgot her wallet.”
Mary went to the store, but she forgot her wallet.
A homework worksheet that guides students through math problems aims to:
A) Persuade
B) Entertain
C) Inform
D) Describe
C. Inform
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
When the school’s playground equipment became dangerously rusty, students risked injuries each recess. To solve this problem, the principal arranged for a maintenance team to replace the old structures with new, safer models and painted them with rust-resistant coating. Now, students can play freely without fear.
What text structure is this?
Problem and Solution
His inscrutable expression made it impossible to tell if he agreed or disagreed.
What does “inscrutable” mean?
Impossible to understand
In the sentence “Several students completed their projects early,” identify the subject and the predicate.
Subject = Several students; Predicate = completed their projects early.
A poem celebrating the beauty of spring primarily aims to:
A) Persuade
B) Inform
C) Entertain
D) Describe
C. Entertain
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart