Text Structures
Name three different types of informational text structures.
Cause and Effect, Chronologial Order, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, Classification
Select the correct word: I left my book over (there/their/they're).
There
Which is a synonym for 'enormous' in this sentence? The elephant was enormous, or very large, compared to the small dog.
Very large
Chose the correct form to complete the sentence: That is (Sarah's/Sarahs') notebook.
Sarah's
What can you infer based on this sentence: Susan walked into the room, shivering and brushing snow off her coat.
It is snowing outside
What is the main purpose of a cause and effect text structure?
To show how one event leads to another
Select the correct word: We will go to the park (then/than) go home.
Then
What does famished mean in the following sentence: After hiking for hours, Jake was famished and couldn't wait to eat a huge meal.
Hungry
Write the possesive form of the noun in the parantheses: The (cat) fur was soft and fluffy.
cat's
Place a semicolon correctly in this sentence: I have a big test tomorrow I need to study.
I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study.
Which text structure best fits a biography about a historical figure?
Chronological Order
Choose the correct word: The teacher will (except/accept) the late work for a penalty.
Accept
What does 'frigid' mean in this sentence: She shivered and wrapped her coat tightly around her body as the frigid wind blew past.
Very cold in temperature
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: We borrowed (Jame's/James's) car for the trip.
James's
Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: After we finished our homework, we watched a movie, and then went to bed.
After we finished our homework
An article comparing different types of renewable energy sources uses which text structure?
Compare and Contrast
Choose the correct word: The lawyer gave a strong (principle/principal) argument in court.
Principle
What phrase in this sentence is the context clue for the word 'haphazardly'? He threw his clothes into the suitcase haphazardly, without folding or organizing them.
'without folding or organizing them'
Place the apostrophe in the sentence: The two girls backpacks were left in the hallway.
girls'
Place commas correctly in the following sentence. My brother who lives in Tennessee is coming to visit.
My brother, who lives in Tennessee, is coming to visit.
Read the paragraph to determine the text structure: Plastic pollution harms marine life. Many sea animals mistake plastic for food and eat it, which causes health problems. To solve this, people can reduce waste by recycling and using reuseable products.
Problem and Solution
Explain the difference between these two sentences. She complimented my outfit. She complemented my outfit.
Complimented: A polite expression of praise. Complemented: To enhance
Based on the sentece, what does 'alleviate' most likely mean? The doctor gave me medicine to alleviate my headache.
To relieve or make less severe
Rewrite the sentence correcting the apostrophe error: My aunts house is bigger than my grandparents' house.
My aunt's house is bigger than my grandparents' house.
Correctly place the colon in the following sentence: There's only only thing I need to do today sleep.
There's only only thing I need to do today: sleep.