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Text Structure
Analyzing Charts and Graphs
Inference
Context Clues
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Do you eat breakfast every day? Researchers have found that people who eat a balanced breakfast are likely to be healthier than those who don’t. One reason is that most people eat whole grains at breakfast, and these promote good health. Breakfast eaters also tend to have fewer weight problems than those who skip the meal. People who don’t eat breakfast usually eat too much later in the day. Often, these foods are not healthy and cause weight gain and other problems. So, be sure to eat breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day.
A. Breakfast is the most important meal.
B. Skipping breakfast makes you hungry.
C. Breakfast is a delicious meal.
D. Breakfast eaters have fewer weight problems.
A. Breakfast is the most important meal.
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Which text structure is this?
When traffic backs up, it impacts more than just the wait time of drivers and passengers. Delays due to excessive traffic cause people to be late to work or school. Since cars idle in the midst of a traffic jam, then fuel is wasted. Also affected is the stress level of the motorists. All that frustration results in impatience and anger, which, in turn, can cause accidents.
Cause and Effect
100
What percent of people enjoy either walking or cycling?
64%
100
The Arctic hare lives in the frozen Arctic tundra. Because of its cold habitat, the Arctic hare has thick, grey fur. However, when it snows, its fur turns completely white. Some Arctic hares that live in the far north stay white all year round.
a) Arctic hares do not hibernate through the winter.
b) Arctic hares use camouflage to protect themselves from predators.
c) Arctic hares are herbivores.
d) Arctic wolves prey on Arctic hares
b) Arctic hares use camouflage to protect themselves from predators.
100
The Seminole were organized into clans, or family groups.
family groups
200
Once, shoes were made entirely by hand. The hardest step was connecting the upper part of a shoe to the innersole. A worker had to stretch the leather over a wooden form called a last. Jan Matzeliger changed all that in the 1880s. He invented a lasting machine to do this difficult work. Matzeliger’s machine meant that many more shoes could be made in a day than before and for less money. The price of shoes came down, and more people could afford them.
A. Once shoes were made by hand.
B. Matzeliger changed how shoes are made.
C. Jan Matzeliger was an inventor.
D. More people could now afford shoes.
B. Matzeliger changed how shoes are made.
200
What is the text structure?
Traffic jams are prevalent in most urban areas, consequently drivers often experience long wait times. Traffic management systems provide several different options to combat this problem. Since traffic reporters provide constant traffic information through the radio, then drivers can adjust their commute. In order to warn drivers of upcoming traffic tie-ups, digital message signs provide drivers with approximate drive times.
Problem and Solution
200
Which two days earned the most money for the ice cream parlor?
Thursday and Sunday
200
If you saw a tapir, you might think it looked like a pig with a short elephant trunk. But, they are actually related to horses and rhinoceroses. There are many different types of tapirs. The largest species, called the Malay tapir, can grow up to 800 pounds!
a) Tapirs have hooved feet.
b) Tapirs live in forests and grasslands.
c) Tapirs are excellent swimmers and can even dive under water.
d) Tapirs can be found in Central and South America and Southeast Asia.
a) Tapirs have hooved feet.
200
The Seminole tribe of Native Americans began when members of the Creek tribe migrated to Florida in the 1700’s and united with other tribes.
Moved from one place to another
300
Have you ever carried a stone around in your pocket? According to a tradition of the Seneca, a favorite stone can tell something about you. If your stone is smooth, it means you are gentle. A rough stone means that you follow creative ideas. Gray stones suggest that you are friendly, while brown ones mean you love nature. The shape of your stone has meaning too. A round stone says you are flexible. Is your stone oval? You are seeking a better life.
A. It’s good to carry stones in your pocket.
B. Rough stones mean creativity.
C. Stones are precious possessions.
D. Stones have meaning to the Seneca.
D. Stones have meaning to the Seneca.
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What is the text structure?
Getting to work in the morning is the choice between two paths. The first option is the highway. It offers highspeed convenience and a direct route. On the other hand, some prefer the circuitous route through the back roads. It differs from the interstate in that it is not very direct, but it does offer a quieter, more scenic view.
Compare and Contrast
300
How many students were surveyed in this class?
20 students
300
Amazon river dolphins are a species of dolphin that make their homes in rivers. They are friendly animals, and are known to approach humans and river boats. But, unlike the dolphins you might see in the ocean, these dolphins are often pink in color.
a) River dolphins eat crabs, catfish, and small turtles.
b) River dolphins are an endangered species.
c) River dolphins are very intelligent animals.
d) River dolphins live in freshwater, not saltwater.
d) River dolphins live in freshwater, not saltwater.
300
These aquatic homes carry little to no salt. Ponds, lakes, and rivers are all freshwater bodies of water.
Water
400
Lions live together in social groups called prides. Most of the lions in a pride are females and their cubs. The lionesses share the work of hunting and raising the cubs. By hunting in a pack, lions can take down animals far larger than themselves. Much of the food killed by a pride is taken by the males. In return, they provide protection from other males. A pride has a well-defined territory, which is marked by the males. When lions in a pride meet, they greet one another by head rubbing, licking, and grooming.
A. Males eat most of a pride’s food.
B. Lions hunt together in a pack.
C. Lions live in groups called prides.
D. Lionesses share the work of a pride.
C. Lions live in groups called prides.
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What is the text structure?
The easiest way to get to work during rush hour is to follow these simple steps. First, remember to grab some good music and a spillproof mug full of coffee for the trip. While traveling from your home to the interstate, check the local radio station for traffic updates. Subsequently decide which route to take. During the commute, breathe deeply and quiet your mind. Little by little you will creep closer to your destination, and in the end, you will arrive to work in a more rested state.
Sequence or chronological order
400
According to the timeline, which was released before the Playstation 2?
A. Wii U
B. Gamecube
C. Nintendo 64
D. Xbox
C. Nintendo 64
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Like the vampires you might see in a movie, vampire bats drink the blood of other animals to survive. They usually feed on the blood of cows, pigs, and horses. Although the blood sucking itself doesn't hurt the animals they bite, the bats can spread a disease called rabies.
a) Vampire bats have special adaptations that help them walk, run, and jump.
b) Vampire bats usually don’t bite humans.
c) Vampire bats live near farms.
d) Vampire bats have a lifespan of about 12 years.
c) Vampire bats live near farms.
400
Each state in the country has elections in November. My uncle is running for office in Oklahoma, but my mom is not a resident there. Since we live in South Dakota, she is not able to vote for him in Oklahoma. She is only allowed to vote in the South Dakota elections.
What does the word resident mean as it is used in the passage?
a. someone who lives in a particular place
b. someone who takes interest in voting
c. a chance to vote in all elections
d. a voter
a. someone who lives in a particular place
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A roller brigade glides down a boulevard in Paris. This group of inline skaters is part of the city’s police force. Their job is to keep bus lanes free of passenger cars on busy streets. They also pull over drivers who are chatting on mobile phones. The best part of their work is posing for pictures with tourists. The rolleurs wear helmets and knee pads as part of their uniform. Even so, it can be tricky to navigate some streets in Paris, especially those paved with cobblestones.
A. Paris has a lot of automobile traffic.
B. Some police in Paris work on skates.
C. A rolleur wears a helmet and pads.
D. Inline skates are not just for fun.
B. Some police in Paris work on skates.
500
What is the text structure?
When traffic is jammed and no one is moving, it’s easy to get a close-up view of several different types of vehicles. For instance, you’ll see eco-friendly cars are on the roads. Characteristics of an eco-friendly car include hybrids and electrics. The electric cars sometimes don’t sound like a vehicle at all. They simply hum down the road. The hybrids sound like a regular car but look like a smaller version of one.
Description
500
How many boxes of cookies were sold Monday through Wednesday?
12 boxes
500
Soil can be put into different groups based on the characteristics of each type. Soils are categorized based on the size of their particles. Particle size affects how much water a soil can hold. Loam is soil that has mostly sand and silt which allows water to filter quickly. It contains a smaller amount of clay which holds water. Loam is often thought of as the best type of soil for growing crops. Why is loam most likely the best type of soil?
a. It contains more particles than silt soil.
b. It enables enough water to reach the roots.
c. It can break down minerals.
d. It has lots of sand in it.
b. It enables enough water to reach the roots.
500
In order to do a science experiment correctly, there is a method to follow. When you follow the steps, it is clear how you should do the experiment. When you finish, you will have some answers. Then, you can analyze your results and write down what you learned from the experiment.
What does the word method mean as it is used in the passage?
a. the scientific ideas of an experiment
b. a way of doing something
c. asking for help
d. completing
b. a way of doing something