Question

Rugby and Soccer

Rugby and soccer are sports that are similar but have some important differences as well. The ball used in Rugby is pointed at two ends. On the other hand, soccer balls are round and have a pattern of hexagons and pentagons. In both sports, players earn points by kicking the ball into the opponent's goal. A soccer goal is a net, while in rugby, players only have to kick the ball over a bar. Another big difference between the two forms of sports is the way the players move the ball across the field. Soccer players may not use their hands, but rugby players pick up the ball and run with it.

Which text structure does the writer use in this passage?
A.
compare and contrast
B.
problem and solution
C.
proposition and support
D.
cause and effect

Answer 1

A. compare and contrast

The passage discusses similarities (both score by kicking into goal) and differences (ball shape, goal type, use of hands), which is characteristic of compare-and-contrast structure.