QUESTION 4


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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

PART A

Read this passage about cats. Then identify the text structure being used.

Why do cats purr? There are many reasons. Sometimes they purr because they're stressed. Other times it's to get attention. Mama cats purr to help their newborns. Young kittens can't see or hear. But purring releases vibrations. The kittens can feel those. So mama cats purr to lead the kittens to food. The result is that the kittens stay safe until they can feed themselves.

Which is the main text structure in this passage?

cause and effect
sequence
compare and contrast
description
PART B

Which three words or phrases from the text best support your answer to Part A?

there are
so
the result
kittens
because

PART A

The main text structure in this passage is cause and effect.

PART B

- because
- so
- the result