Question

Which text structure is used in both passages?
Group of answer choices

Problem and solution

Cause and effect

Compare and contrast

Description and explanation

Answer 1

I don't have the passages — could you paste them here? I can’t choose the text structure without seeing the texts.

If you want to decide on your own first, here are quick signs for each option:

- Problem and solution: The passage states a problem or challenge and then describes one or more solutions or ways to fix it. Signal words: problem, solution, solve, remedy, to address, therefore, in order to.

- Cause and effect: The passage explains why something happened or the results of an event. Signal words: because, since, as a result, therefore, consequently, leads to, due to.

- Compare and contrast: The passage shows similarities and/or differences between two or more things. Signal words: similarly, likewise, on the other hand, however, in contrast, whereas, both, unlike.

- Description and explanation: The passage gives detailed information about a topic or explains how something works, often with examples and characteristics rather than arguing a problem/solution or causes/effects. Signal words: for example, consists of, is made up of, such as, characteristics, features, in particular.

If you paste the passages I’ll identify the structure and explain why.