Set 6: Text Structure
Explanation
PASSAGE
Tom tried to fix the leak in the roof. He climbed the ladder with a hammer. Suddenly, the ladder slipped, and Tom fell into the bushes.
Which choice best describes the text's structure?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Tried to fix -> Climbed -> Slipped/Fell. This is a sequence ending in an accident. Authors structure their writing purposefully to guide readers through their ideas. Identify the organizational pattern (cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution) and how each part contributes to the whole. Authors choose organizational patterns deliberately to enhance their message. Recognizing whether a text uses chronological order, cause-effect, compare-contrast, or problem-solution helps you understand the author's purpose and follow the logic.
Key Evidence:
• "tried to fix"
• "climbed"
• "fell"
Why others are wrong: D (No instructions.), C (Only one ladder.), A (Only one task.).
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