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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat are organizational patterns?the way an author organizes a text to get their message across to the readerplot developmentsequence of eventsthe point of view from which a text is written
- 2. Multiple Choice
Too Much of a Good Thing?
Antibiotics are chemicals that are used to treat infections. These work by killing the bacteria that cause the infection. Recently, doctors are facing new problems because of antibiotics. It might be a problem they have helped create. Doctors have been prescribing antibiotics too often. People are also using them more than they should. More and more people use antibiotics for colds and common illnesses. Since people get these common illnesses often, they use antibiotics more than they should.
When people use antibiotics too often, they can develop new strains of bacteria. These bacteria can be tough to treat. This is because of bacterial resistance. The chemicals cannot react to the bacteria as they should. Such bacteria need higher and stronger doses of chemicals. At one point, the chemicals stop having any effect on the bacteria.
Today, doctors have found bacteria that are not affected by some of the most powerful antibiotics available. Having to use strong chemicals for common illnesses is also a tough situation. This may start as a small problem and become a bigger medical situation. Many diseases have already become more difficult to treat. Some examples of such diseases are infections of the ear, sinuses, or skin; Meningitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Isn't it about time we start thinking about what we easily put into our bodies?
Q. Which text structure did the writer use to develop this passage?
chronological order
compare and contrast
listing
cause and effect
- 3. Multiple ChoiceFirst, take the freeway to Dorman. When you reach Dorman, take the Ronaldine Exit. As you exit, take an immediate right onto Big Sur. Go down two blocks. Then, take a right on Coleman. My house, #3097, will be on the left.What is this passage's organizational structure?
problem and solution
sequential order
compare and contrast
cause and effect
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBad drivers are responsible for more accidents on the road. Car insurance companies can raise their rates due to the increase of wrecks. New traffic laws are passed because of the behavior of dangerous drivers. What is the organizational structure?cause and effectsequential orderquestion and answerclassification
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWriters let us know what is important in their writing. Words such as: "first," "next," or "last," tell us the order in which events happen. Paragraphs that rely on chronological order use what organizational structure?question and answersequential ordercompare and contrastcause and effect
- 6. Multiple ChoiceJosephina has to describe a square and a triangle. Her teacher told her to write a paragraph about how the two shapes are alike and how they are different. What form should the paragraph take?question and answersequential ordercause and effectcompare and contrast
- 7. Multiple ChoiceSharks and dolphins look very similar. They have fins, mouths with teeth, and their skin feels the same. They both live in the ocean. They both also eat smaller fish. However, they are different in many, many ways. For instance, a dolphin is a mammal (like a human). It breathes air through its blowhole and can drown if it doesn't surface to breathe. A shark doesn't have to surface. It has gills that turn water into oxygen. Also, sharks are not mammals. They are fish. What other differences can you think of between sharks and dolphins?How does this author organize this passage?problem and solutionsequential ordercompare and contrastclassification
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which organizational pattern starts at the beginning of a story and goes to the end?
cause and effect
problem and solution
chronological order
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a signal word for chronological order?
first
later
however
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which pattern would we use if we wanted to discuss how pizza and spaghetti are different and similar?
chronological order
cause and effect
compare and contrast
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the best graphic organizer to use for a compare and contrast organizational pattern?
timeline
Venn Diagram
numbered boxes
- 12. Multiple Choice
If you read a passage that describes how to resolve a dilemma, what type of organizational pattern is it?
cause and effect
problem and solution
compare and contrast
- 13. Multiple Choice
If I want to explain why something happens, I should use which type of organizational pattern?
cause and effect
compare and contrast
problem and solution
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a signal word for a cause and effect pattern?
because
so
on the other hand
- 15. Multiple Choice
If I wanted to give a details about something, which type of organizational pattern would I use?
description
cause and effect
compare and contrast
- 16. Multiple ChoiceFirst, take the freeway to Dorman. When you reach Dorman, take the Ronaldine Exit. As you exit, take an immediate right onto Big Sur. Go down two blocks. Then, take a right on Coleman. My house, #3097, will be on the left.What is this passage's organizational structure?problem and solutionsequential ordercompare and contrastcause and effect
- 17. Multiple Choice
The American Revolution was fought between the 13 colonies and England. After the war, the 13 colonies won their independence and eventually became the United States of America. Here are some of the major battles.
*Battle of Lexington and Concord--first battle of the revolution
*Battle of Bunker Hill- one of the deadliest battles and was won by England
*Battle of Yorktown-final battle of the revolution that ended the war
problem and solution
compare and contrast
description
cause and effect
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThis type of writing considers similarities and differences.descriptioncompare & contrastorder & sequencecause & effect
- 19. Multiple ChoiceStudents who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do notget to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.problem & solutionorder & sequencecompare & contrastcause & effect
- 20. Multiple Choice
Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
- 21. Multiple Choice
While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
- 22. Multiple Choice
The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.descriptioncompare & contrastorder & sequenceproblem & solution
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThis has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.problem & solutioncompare & contrastcause & effectdescriptive
- 25. Multiple Choice
Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.
order & sequence
descriptive
compare & contrast
problem & solution
- 26. Multiple Choice
Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.
description
compare & contrast
order & sequence
problem & solution
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThis type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.descriptioncompare & contrastorder & sequenceproblem & solution
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which organizational patterns would you use to write about congested roadways, traffic, and alternative transportation?
Order of Importance
Problem/Solution
Classification or Topical Order
Spatial
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which organizational patter would you use to write a paper describing the decline of the wolf population and attempts to increase it?
Chronological Order
Cause and Effect
Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is the best definition of cause and effect?
Describes events in order
Describes how two things are alike and different
Describes the reasons why something has happened
Tells a story
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