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Question 21 pts
Match each pattern of organization to its signal words.
Group of answer choices
compare-and-contrast order

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main-idea-and-details order

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cause-and-effect order

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Question 31 pts
Select two responses for this question.

In an informational text, the author's purpose is usually to --

Group of answer choices

persuade

inform

explain

entertain

Answer 1

### Question 2: Match each pattern of organization to its signal words.

1. **Compare-and-contrast order**: Signal words may include "similarly," "on the other hand," "however," "in contrast," "likewise," and "differences."

2. **Main-idea-and-details order**: Signal words may include "the main idea is," "first," "for example," "in addition," "also," and "specifically."

3. **Cause-and-effect order**: Signal words may include "because," "as a result," "therefore," "thus," "due to," and "consequently."

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### Question 3: In an informational text, the author's purpose is usually to --

**Select two responses:**
1. **Inform**
2. **Explain**

(Note: While "persuade" can be a purpose in some texts, it is generally less common in purely informational texts compared to "inform" and "explain." "Entertain" is also less likely to be a primary purpose in informational writing.)