Question

directions: circle the text structure for each sentence.

1. nathan dashed up the stairs, yanked his door open, ducked inside, and pulled it shut, leaning against it as, heart pounding, he heard the man running down the hall.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. trees like thick, rough columns soared up from the forest floor to support the sky.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. jason discovered he had forgotten his science book, so he pulled out his phone and called his dad.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. because brittany was a talented swimmer, she was chosen for the citys junior team.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. both mars and jupiter are planets, but while mars is rocky, jupiter is gaseous.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. the mojave desert seems barren, but it supports more than 1,500 different plant species.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. when dams block rivers, salmon cant swim upstream to lay their eggs.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. both whales and dolphins are marine mammals, but most whales are larger and less friendly to humans.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. due to the settlers slaughter of buffalo, the once - mighty herds shrank.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

1. first, edward everett delivered a two - hour speech. then, an orchestra played. finally, president lincoln stood to deliver the gettysburg address.

description sequence problem/solution cause/effect compare/contrast

Explanation:

1. Nathan's actions are described in order, so it's sequence.
2. Trees are described as being like columns, so it's description.
3. Jason forgetting book leads to calling dad, so it's cause/effect.
4. Brittany's talent causes her selection, so it's cause/effect.
5. Mars and Jupiter are compared and contrasted, so it's compare/contrast.
6. Mojave Desert is described with its plant - species support, so it's description.
7. Dams blocking rivers causes salmon's problem, so it's cause/effect.
8. Whales and dolphins are compared and contrasted, so it's compare/contrast.
9. Settlers' slaughter causes herd shrinkage, so it's cause/effect.
10. Events are listed in order, so it's sequence.

Answer:

1. sequence
2. description
3. cause/effect
4. cause/effect
5. compare/contrast
6. description
7. cause/effect
8. compare/contrast
9. cause/effect
10. sequence