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Read each short paragraph carefully. Then, choose the correct text structure (such as sequence, cause and effect, or comparison) or the purpose of the text (to inform, to entertain, or to persuade).
1
Yesterday, Ramona baked cupcakes for her friend’s birthday. First, she mixed the flour and sugar. Then, she added milk and eggs. After that, she poured the batter into cups. Finally, she put them in the oven.
What is the text structure of the text?
a
Sequence
b
Comparison and contrast
c
Cause and effect
d
Problem and solution
2
The playground was closed because it rained heavily all morning. The ground was wet and slippery, so the teachers told everyone to stay inside. As a result, the students played board games in the classroom instead.
What is the text structure of the text?
a
Sequence
b
Comparison and contrast
c
Cause and effect
d
Problem and solution
3
Liam wanted to finish his homework, but his pencil broke. He looked everywhere and found only small pieces. Then, he asked his sister to lend him a new one. He finished his homework and thanked her for helping.
What is the text structure of the text?
a
Sequence
b
Comparison and contrast
c
Cause and effect
d
Problem and solution
4
Online classes and in-person classes both help students learn, but they are quite different. Online classes let students study from home using computers, while in-person classes happen in a real classroom. Online lessons give flexibility, but in-person ones allow students to play and talk with friends easily.
What is the text structure of the text?
a
Sequence
b
Comparison and contrast
c
Cause and effect
d
Problem and solution
5
When people throw trash into rivers, the water becomes dirty. Fish and other animals cannot live in the polluted water. This also makes it unsafe for people to use.
What is the text structure of the text?
a
Sequence
b
Comparison and contrast
c
Cause and effect
d
Problem and solution
6
Volcanoes are mountains that can erupt with hot lava, ash, and gas. They form when melted rock under the Earth’s surface pushes upward. Some volcanoes erupt often, while others stay quiet for many years.
What is the purpose of the text?
a
To persuade
b
To inform
c
To entertain
7
A crow sat on a tree with cheese in her beak. A sly fox wanted the cheese, so he praised the crow’s voice. Feeling proud, the crow opened her beak to sing. The cheese fell, and the fox quickly ate it.
What is the purpose of the text?
a
To persuade
b
To inform
c
To entertain
8
Reading every day makes your mind stronger. Books help you learn new words, explore new worlds, and grow your imagination. Let's try reading just 15 minutes before bed. You’ll be amazed how much you’ll enjoy it, and your teachers will notice your progress, too.
What is the purpose of the text?
a
To persuade
b
To inform
c
To entertain
9
Elizabeth found a small map under her bed. It showed a trail leading to the old tree in her backyard. She followed the map and dug near the roots. To her surprise, she found a tiny box with shiny diamonds inside.
What is purpose of the text?
a
To persuade
b
To inform
c
To entertain
10
Bees are important insects that help flowers grow. When bees visit flowers to collect nectar, they carry pollen from one flower to another. This process helps plants make fruits and seeds.
What is the purpose of the text?
a
To persuade
b
To inform
c
To entertain
Feedback
1
This text explains how Ramona baked the cupcakes from beginning until the end in order (First, Then, After that, Finally)
2
Cause: It rained heavily
Effect: The students play inside
3
Problem: Liam broke his pencil
Solution: He borrowed from his sister
4
This text is comparing online classes and in-person classes.
5
Cause: People throw trash into the river
Effect: the water becomes dirty, fish and other animals cannot live in the polluted water, and the water becomes unsafe.
6
The text is giving information about volcanoes.
7
The text above is a narrative (story). Therefore, the purpose is to entertain.
8
In the text, there's the word "Let's" which shows that purpose is to persuade.
9
The text above is a narrative (story). Therefore, the purpose is to entertain.
10
This text is giving information about the bees.
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