IREAD Nonfiction: Text Structure 3

Question 1

A passage reads: 'Many schools do not have enough books. To fix this problem, the school held a book drive and collected 500 new books.' What text structure is used?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

The passage states a problem (not enough books) and then presents a solution (book drive), which is problem and solution structure.

Question 2

Which text structure would BEST help a reader understand the steps for planting a garden?

Accepted Answer

Sequence

Answer

Planting a garden involves following steps in a specific order, so sequence text structure works best.

Question 3

A nonfiction passage uses the words 'similarly' and 'both' several times. What text structure is MOST likely being used?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

'Similarly' and 'both' are signal words for compare and contrast, showing how two things are alike.

Question 4

An author describes a tornado: its shape, size, color, wind speed, and sound. What text structure is the author using?

Accepted Answer

Description

Answer

Listing the features and characteristics of a tornado is description text structure.

Question 5

Which graphic organizer BEST matches sequence text structure?

Accepted Answer

Flowchart with arrows

Answer

A flowchart with arrows shows events or steps in order from beginning to end, matching sequence structure.

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

(IREAD) Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination Practice Test

IREAD Nonfiction: Text Structure 3