Text Structures
Text Evidence
Text Features
Authors Purpose
Text Structure Keywords
100
How is the passage mainly organized?
By explaining the steps of examining and treating a dog
100
Which sentence from a passage would best support the idea that a character is nervous?
A. "She smiled and waved at her friends."
B. "Her hands were shaking as she walked onto the stage."
C. "She had practiced her speech many times."
D. "The auditorium was filled with people."
"Her hands were shaking as she walked onto the stage."
100
What is most likely the reason for the caption under the photograph?
To help readers understand what they are looking at in the photograph.
100
Why did the author write this passage?
To teach readers how to make a paper airplane.
100
Which words would most likely signal a cause and effect text structure?
A. "First, next, then, finally"
B. "Because, as a result, therefore, led to"
C. "However, on the other hand, while, unlike"
D. "For example, such as, including, like"
"Because, as a result, therefore, led to"
200
Which statement best describes the structure demonstrated in these sentences?
The vet explains how ear mites caused the kitten's scratching and how medicine caused him to feel better.
200
A passage states that polar bears have thick fur and a layer of fat.
What can you conclude from this evidence?
A. Polar bears are the largest bears in the world.
B. Polar bears are adapted to live in cold environments.
C. Polar bears are excellent swimmers.
D. Polar bears hunt seals for food.
Polar bears are adapted to live in cold environments.
200
Why would an author include a diagram showing the parts of a flower?
A. To entertain readers with colorful pictures
B. To help readers visualize and understand the flower's structure
C. To persuade readers to plant flowers
D. To tell a story about how flowers grow
To help readers visualize and understand the flower's structure.
200
An article explains the steps to stay safe during a thunderstorm. What is the author's purpose?
A. To entertain readers with a scary storm story
B. To inform readers about how thunderstorms form
C. To teach readers how to protect themselves
D. To persuade readers that storms are dangerous
To teach readers how to protect themselves.
200
A passage uses the words "similar," "different," and "both." What text structure is the author most likely using?
A. Chronological order
B. Problem and solution
C. Compare and contrast
D. Cause and effect
Compare and contrast
300
What text structure does the author use?
The author describes events in the order they happened over time.
300
Which detail would best support the claim that recycling helps the environment?
A. "Many people sort their trash into different bins."
B. "Recycling has been around for many years."
C. "Recycling reduces the amount of waste in landfills."
D. "Different materials are recycled in different ways."
"Recycling reduces the amount of waste in landfills."
300
What is the main purpose of bold or italicized words in an informational text?
A. To make the text look more interesting
B. To show which words the author likes best
C. To emphasize important terms or ideas
D. To fill up more space on the page
To emphasize important terms or ideas.
300
A poster shows a sad puppy and says "Adopt, don't shop!" What is the author's purpose?
A. To inform people about different dog breeds
B. To persuade people to adopt pets from shelters
C. To entertain people with cute animal pictures
D. To teach people how to train puppies
To persuade people to adopt pets from shelters.
300
Which words would signal that events are being described in time order?
A. "As a result, consequently, due to"
B. "Similarly, likewise, in the same way"
C. "Before, after, during, eventually"
D. "For instance, specifically, namely"
"Before, after, during, eventually"
400
What text structure does the author use?
The author explains how lack of farmland caused families to travel west.
400
Which of these steps comes last?
Hold the airplane at the bottom and throw it forward.
400
A book about planets has a glossary in the back. What is the glossary used for?
A. To list the chapters in order
B. To show pictures of the planets
C. To define important vocabulary words
D. To tell readers where to buy the book
To define important vocabulary words.
400
A story describes a boy's exciting adventure finding treasure on a beach. What is the author's purpose?
A. To teach readers how to find treasure
B. To persuade readers to visit the beach
C. To entertain readers with an interesting story
D. To inform readers about different types of treasure
To entertain readers with an interesting story.
400
A passage states "The problem was solved by..." What text structure is being used?
A. Description
B. Problem and solution
C. Sequence
D. Compare and contrast
Problem and Solution
500
How does the author organize the passage?
By describing the events in the order they happened to Maria.
500
What is most important about step 1 so that step 2 can be done correctly?
Opening the paper back up to see the center crease.
500
Why might an author include a timeline in a passage about the Civil War?
A. To show when important events happened in order
B. To explain why the war started
C. To compare the North and South
D. To describe what soldiers wore
To show when important events happened in order.
500
A book chapter explains how caterpillars turn into butterflies. What is the author's purpose?
A. To persuade readers that butterflies are beautiful
B. To entertain readers with a story about insects
C. To inform readers about the life cycle process
D. To teach readers how to catch butterflies
To inform readers about the life cycle process.
500
Which phrase would most likely appear in a passage comparing two things?
A. "This caused..."
B. "The steps include..."
C. "In contrast to..."
D. "For this reason..."
"In contrast to..."