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?
sequence
cause and effect
compare and contrast
description
PART B
Which three words or phrases from the text best support your answer to Part A?
kittens
because
there are
so
the result
PART A
The main text structure in this passage is cause and effect.
PART B
The three words or phrases that best support the answer to Part A are:
- because
- so
- the result