IREAD Nonfiction: Text Structure 2

Question 1

A passage says, 'First, the caterpillar hatches from an egg. Next, it grows into a caterpillar. Then, it forms a chrysalis. Finally, it becomes a butterfly.' What text structure is this?

Accepted Answer

Sequence

Answer

The words first, next, then, and finally signal that events are listed in order, which is sequence structure.

Question 2

Which signal words BEST indicate a cause and effect text structure?

Accepted Answer

Because, as a result, therefore

Answer

Words like because, as a result, and therefore show that one event caused another, signaling cause and effect structure.

Question 3

A student reads: 'Frogs and toads are alike in many ways, but they also have differences. Frogs have smooth, wet skin while toads have dry, bumpy skin.' What structure is used?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

The passage discusses how frogs and toads are alike and different, which is compare and contrast structure.

Question 4

An author writes several paragraphs describing the size, color, habitat, and diet of a bald eagle. What text structure is MOST likely being used?

Accepted Answer

Description

Answer

Listing features and characteristics of one topic is description text structure.

Question 5

Which phrase would you MOST likely find in a problem and solution text?

Accepted Answer

One answer to this is

Answer

'One answer to this is' signals that the author is presenting a solution to a problem.

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

IREAD Nonfiction: Text Structure 2