Text structures
What text structure does the author use in this paragraph?
When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is copy the homework for the day. Then, I start doing my morning work.
a) compare and contrast
b) problem solution
c) cause-effect
d) sequence
d) sequence
Rhesus monkeys and baboons are part of a group called Old World monkeys. Like rhesus monkeys, baboons have tails. However, baboons usually weigh more than rhesus monkeys. Baboons live in Africa and Arabia, while rhesus monkeys live in Asia.
The writer organizes the information by:
a) describing the way baboons look
b) comparing rhesus monkeys and baboons
c) confirming that baboons have tails
d) explaining how baboons and monkeys are related
b) comparing rhesus monkeys and baboons
Kathleen was lost, so she asked a man walking by for directions.
"The best way to get to the Fern Building is to take Water Street. Actually, it's best to take Canal Avenue . . . No . . . Park Avenue might be better."
As he walked away, Kathleen thought to herself, Maybe I should ask someone else's opinion.
Based on the passage, the reader can conclude that:
a) The man has never seen the Fern Building
b) Kathleen shouldn't talk to strangers
c) Kathleen doesn't think the man's directions are correct
d) Kathleen was lost
c) Kathleen doesn't think the man's directions are correct
When I was taking the trash out at night, I saw a bat fly in the air.
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word bat as it is used in the paragraph above?
a. animal
b. wooden stick
c. tool
d. garbage
a. animal
Text feature that tells you what each section will be about:
a) caption
b) subtitle or subheading
c) picture
d) glossary
b) subtitle or subheading
What text structure does the author use in this paragraph?
The largest ball of twine ever created by one person is located in Minnesota. It was made by Francis Johnson who began winding the twine in 1950. By 1979, he had created a twine ball that weighed 8.7 tons!
a) compare and contrast
b) problem and solution
c) description
d) cause-effect
c) description
Scientists were preparing to send the first humans into outer space. However, they didn’t want to put humans in danger. As a solution, they started by sending rhesus monkeys into space and studying the effects on them.
This paragraph is important because it tells the readers about
a) work scientists do in outer space
b) problems astronauts face in space
c) solution to protect humans before going to space
d) problems of being an astronaut in the past
c) solution to protect humans before going to space
It was a pinching, frosty morning, very early in January, when the ship sailed away into the ocean to never be seen again.
What is the meaning of the word pinching in the passage?
a) being squeezed between two fingers
b) a difficult situation
c) common
d) cold
d) cold
The grocery bag was light because it was packed with bread and hot dog buns.
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word light as it is used in the paragraph above?
a. lamp
b. not heavy
c. sunshine
d. bright
b. not heavy
Text feature that tells you information about the picture or photograph:
a) title
b) diagram
c) caption
d) bold words
c) caption
What text structure does the author use in this paragraph?
Next time you're thirsty, try drinking a glass of water instead of soda. Soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice.
a) sequence
b) description
c) cause-effect
d) compare and contrast
d) compare and contrast
Rhesus monkeys are primates with brown bodies and red faces. They come from Asian countries.They are very intelligent, and some have even adapted to live near humans. Rhesus monkeys are good climbers and swimmers.
The author organizes this paragraph by
a) relating how humans and rhesus monkeys are intelligent.
b) explaining how Reshus monkeys are good climbers and swimmers.
c) describing some characteristics of Rhesus monkeys
d) confirming that rhesus monkeys come from Asian countries
c) describing some characteristics of Rhesus monkeys
"Please come back and finish your story!" Alice called after the parrot; and the others all joined in, "Yes, please do!", but the parrot only shook his head impatiently and walked away.
"What a pity it wouldn't stay!" sighed Alice as soon as the parrot was out of sight.
Which detail from the selection supports the idea that Alice was disappointed?
a) "Please come back and finish your story!"
b) but the parrot only shook his head impatiently
c) and the others all joined in, "Yes, please do!"
d) "What a pity it wouldn't stay!" sighed Alice
d) "What a pity it wouldn't stay!" sighed Alice
A ruler decided that the country would have fair laws.
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word ruler as it is used in the paragraph above?
a. measuring tool
b. unit
c. leader
d. subject
c. leader
What text feature do you have to look for in order to answer questions about a paragraph?
a) title
b) subtitle or subheading
c) link
d) graphs or diagrams
b) subtitle or subheading
Most people know that Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but did you know that Mercury also orbits the sun faster than any other planet? At a speed of 31 miles p/s, it completes an orbit every 88 days. That means that a year in Mercury, is less than three Earth months!
The author organizes this paragraph by
a) explaining what happens after Mercury orbits the sun in 88 days
b) comparing Mercury to the sun
c) confirming that Mercury is smaller than planet Earth
d) confirming facts about Mercury being the fastest planet
d) confirming facts about Mercury being the fastest planet
In 1947, scientists first discovered the Zika virus in a rhesus monkey in Uganda. A year later, they learned that Zika was spread by mosquitoes. In 1952, the first cases of Zika in humans were found. The virus did not make people very sick.
The author organizes this paragraph by
a) describing the effects of the Zika virus
b) explaining where the Zika virus was discovered
c) explaining the discovery and origins of the Zika virus
d) confirming how sick humans get if they get the virus
c) explaining the discovery and origins of the Zika virus
There are three main differences between butterflies and moths. First, butterflies are usually brightly colored and moths are usually dull in color. Second, butterflies are active during the day and moths at night.
Based on the information above, the reader can conclude that:
a) Butterflies and moths are different
b) Butterflies are usually brightly colored
c) Moths sleep during the day
d) Moths are ugly
c) Moths sleep during the day
because it says that they are active at night
The twins each wore glasses after the visit to the eye doctor.
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word glasses as it is used in the paragraph above?
a. material
b. holds a drink
c. part of a house
d. tools to help you see better
d. tools to help you see better
What definition should be used in the sentence below?
The girl wore a pretty ring on her finger.
a) noun. a circular object.
b) verb. surround (someone or something)
c) noun. a piece of jewelry.
d) verb. a sound caused by a bell
c) noun. a piece of jewelry.
Mrs. Jonas was worried about Marco because he often fell asleep in class. She called his parents to discuss the issue. During the phone call, she suggested that an earlier bed time might help Marco get more sleep at night so that he would not need to rest at school.
The author organizes this paragraph by
a) confirming that Mrs. Jones cares deeply about her students
b) explaining a solution to Marco falling asleep in class
c) relating how Marco and other kids may have trouble falling asleep
d) describing the effects of a poor sleeping habit in children
b) explaining a solution to Marco falling asleep in class
It takes a lot of food to feed all of the people who are part of the Olympic Games. It also creates a lot of leftovers. To reduce food waste, some famous chefs came up with a plan. They decided to use the leftover food from the Olympics to help feed the homeless. They cooked meals for the homeless using ingredients that would have been thrown away.
The author organizes the paragraph by
a) confirming that feeding a lot of people is always hard
b) describing the problems of food waste in the Olympics
c) describing the different ways chefs can reduce food waste
d) confirming that chefs are very talented
c) describing the different ways chefs can reduce food waste
Based on the information above, the reader can conclude that:
a) Toads and frogs have many differences
b) A toad's skin is dry
c) Toads live away from water
d) Frogs live in or near water
c) Toads live away from water
because they walk, nor jump or swim.
because they live typically on land
We took the short way to get to the store.
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word store as it is used in the paragraph above?
a) an establishment selling items to people
b) a quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed.
c) to keep something for future use
d) a computer memory.
a) an establishment selling items to people
What definition should be used in the sentence below?
She decided to change her job.
a) noun. an amount of money.
b) verb. to adjust the way you look.
c) verb. move from one to another.
d) verb. to become different or to transform.
c) verb. move from one to another.