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Text structure practice

Students practise identifying text structure using short passages: description, sequence, compare and contrast, and cause and effect/problem-solution with signal words. They answer multiple-choice questions on each type. Level: 4th grade.

By Edform · English language arts · Grade 4 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. A red fox has pointed ears, a bushy tail, and thick fur. Its fur can be red, gray, or black. Which text structure best fits this passage?
  2. First, Mia filled a pot with soil. Next, she planted a seed. Finally, she watered the soil. Which text structure best fits these steps?
  3. A dolphin breathes air through a blowhole, while a fish takes in oxygen from water through its gills. Which text structure best fits these sentences?
  4. The class could not hear the video because the speakers were too quiet. The teacher connected larger speakers, and the class could hear clearly. Which text structure best fits this passage?
  5. Choose the best signal phrase to complete the sentence and show a problem-and-solution structure.
  6. Choose the best phrase to show a cause-and-effect relationship.
  7. Match each signal phrase to the text structure it most often signals.
  8. Match each passage excerpt to the structure that best describes how its ideas are organized.
  9. Put these steps for planting a bean seed in the correct order.
  10. Complete the sentence with a signal phrase that shows a cause-and-effect relationship.

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