Reading Comprehension Text Structure and Organization 2

Question 1

Which text structure would MOST LIKELY be used in an article comparing electric cars to gasoline-powered cars?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

Examining similarities and differences between two subjects calls for compare-and-contrast structure.

Question 2

A history passage covers events from 1776 to 1865 in the order they happened. What organizational structure is used?

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Presenting events from earliest to latest is chronological order, a common structure in history texts.

Question 3

The word 'consequently' in a passage MOST LIKELY signals which type of text structure?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

'Consequently' means 'as a result,' signaling that what follows is an effect of what was previously described.

Question 4

A science textbook section titled 'Acid Rain: The Damage and What We Can Do' MOST LIKELY uses which structure?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

The title signals that the text will identify a problem (acid rain damage) and propose solutions, fitting problem-and-solution structure.

Question 5

How does understanding text structure help a reader?

Accepted Answer

It helps the reader predict where key information will appear

Answer

Recognizing structure lets readers anticipate where supporting details, solutions, or contrasting points will be placed.

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