Text Structure
What is text structure?
A) The font and size of the text
B) How the information in a text is organized
C) The length of the text
D) The color of the text
(B) how information in a text is organzied
What is a theme in a story?
A) The time and place where the story takes place
B) The lesson or message about life that the author wants to convey
C) The problem the characters face
D) The sequence of events in the story
B) The lesson or message about life that the author wants to convey
What is the main idea of a text?
A) The most important point the author makes
B) The setting of the story
C) The problem the characters face
D) The sequence of events
A) The most important point the author makes
What does it mean to make an inference?
A) To copy information from the text
B) To make a guess without any clues
C) To use clues from the text and what you already know to figure something out
D) To read the story out loud
Answer: C) To use clues from the text and what you already know to figure something out
What is point of view in a story?
A) The time and place where the story takes place
B) The sequence of events in the story
C) The perspective from which the story is told
D) The lesson or message of the story
C) The perspective from which the story is told
Which of the following signal words indicates a cause and effect relationship?
A) First, next, then
B) Because, since, therefore
C) Similar, different, alike
D) In conclusion, finally, lastly
B) Because, since, therefore
Which of the following is an example of a theme?
A) The main character's name
B) Friendship can help overcome challenges
C) The color of the main character's house
D) The day of the week the story begins
B) Friendship can help overcome challenges
Which of the following is an example of a main idea? A) The color of the main character's house
B) How the main character feels on a particular day
C) What the story is mainly about
D) The number of pages in the story
C) What the story is mainly about
Maria came inside with wet hair and muddy shoes. She took off her raincoat and placed her umbrella by the door. What can you infer?
A) Maria was playing video games.
B) It is a sunny day outside.
C) It was raining outside.
D) Maria went swimming.
Answer: C) It was raining outside.
Which of the following is an example of first-person point of view?
A) "He thought about the problem for a while."
B) "She felt excited as she opened the gift."
C) "I couldn't believe what I was seeing."
D) "They were happy to see their friends."
C) "I couldn't believe what I was seeing."
How does the author use compare and contrast in a text?
A) To show the order of events
B) To describe how something looks or feels
C) To explain how things are similar or different
D) To persuade the reader to agree with a point of view
C) To explain how things are similar or different
How can you determine the theme of a story?
A) By identifying the main characters
B) By analyzing the setting
C) By thinking about what the characters say and do
D) By counting the number of pages in the story
C) By thinking about what the characters say and do
Which of the following is NOT a good way to find the main idea of a passage?
A) Look for the topic sentence
B) Identify the supporting details
C) Focus only on the last sentence
D) Pay attention to words that repeat
C) Focus only on the last sentence
Ben’s stomach was growling. He kept looking at the clock and tapping his fingers on the desk. What can you infer?
A) Ben is sleepy.
B) Ben is waiting for lunchtime.
C) Ben is excited to go home.
D) Ben is cold.
Answer: B) Ben is waiting for lunchtime.
How does the point of view affect the reader's understanding of the story?
A) It helps the reader visualize the setting
B) It allows the reader to experience the story from a particular perspective
C) It determines the lesson or message of the story
D) It affects the sequence of events in the story
B) It allows the reader to experience the story from a particular perspective
Which text structure is used to describe how something is done or how something works?
A) Cause and Effect
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Description
D) Problem and Solution
C) Description
Which of the following is NOT a common theme in literature?
A) Love and friendship
B) Courage and bravery
C) The importance of following rules
D) The benefits of eating healthy food
D) The benefits of eating healthy food
In the passage below, what is the main idea?
"Cats make wonderful pets. They are clean, independent, and playful. Many people enjoy having cats as part of their families."
A) Cats are clean, independent, and playful.
B) Many people enjoy having cats as part of their families.
C) Dogs are better pets than cats.
D) Pets can be fun to have.
B) Many people enjoy having cats as part of their families.
What clues help you make an inference while reading?
A) The pictures in the book
B) What the characters say and do
C) The title of the story
D) The number of pages in the book
Answer: B) What the characters say and do
Answer: B) What the characters say and do
Why is point of view important in a story?
A) It helps determine the time and place where the story takes place
B) It affects how the story is told and how the reader experiences it
C) It determines the sequence of events in the story
D) It reveals the lesson or message of the story
B) It affects how the story is told and how the reader experiences it
Identify the text structure used in the following passage:
"Jenny woke up early on Saturday morning. She quickly got dressed and ate breakfast. Then, she grabbed her backpack and headed out the door. Jenny was excited because she was going on a hike with her family."
A) Cause and Effect
B) Chronological Order
C) Problem and Solution
D) Compare and Contrast
B) Chronological Order
In the story "The Tortoise and the Hare," what is the main theme?
A) Slow and steady wins the race
B) Hares are faster than tortoises
C) It's important to be overconfident
D) Racing is dangerous
A) Slow and steady wins the race
Which of the following statements best describes the main idea of a passage?
A) It is the first sentence
B) It is the setting where the story takes place
C) It is the most important point the author is trying to make
D) It is the problem the characters face
C) It is the most important point the author is trying to make
Jenny woke up early, put on her best dress, and grabbed the gift she wrapped last night. Where do you think she is going?
A) To a birthday party
B) To the grocery store
C) To school
D) To bed
Answer: A) To a birthday party
Which sentence is NOT written in third-person point of view?
A) Lily and Tom played soccer in the backyard.
B) I love reading books about animals.
C) The dog ran quickly across the field.
D) The teacher gave her students a fun project.
Answer: B) I love reading books about animals.