Text Structure — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. A Grade 5 paragraph jumps between dates, opinions, and a complaint. Which structure should the writer choose to revise it?
A) Problem-solution, focusing the complaint and a clear fix
B) Random order, since variety keeps readers engaged
C) No structure, letting the reader piece it together
D) All four structures at once for thoroughness
A complaint with a fix fits problem-solution best.
2. After identifying the best structure, what should a Grade 5 writer add to improve coherence?
A) Transition words that signal the chosen structure
B) Extra unrelated facts to lengthen the paragraph
C) Quotes from a different topic for variety
D) All four types of structure markers at once
Transitions reinforce the chosen Grade 5 structure.
3. A Grade 5 paragraph lists two pets' traits in random order. The best revision is to:
A) Restructure into compare-contrast with parallel sentences
B) Add three more pets to make the paragraph longer
C) Switch to chronological order of pet birthdays only
D) Remove every adjective to simplify the paragraph
Parallel structure clarifies comparisons in Grade 5 writing.
4. Which step shows a Grade 5 writer truly revised, not just edited, a paragraph?
A) They reorganized ideas to follow a clearer text structure
B) They corrected only spelling and capitalization mistakes
C) They changed the font and color of the title
D) They added more punctuation marks throughout
True revision restructures content for coherence.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. To restructure a paragraph means to rebuild its organization for clarity.
Restructuring is core to Grade 5 revision.
2. Adding transition words after restructuring keeps a Grade 5 paragraph coherent.
Transitions stitch revised structures together.
3. When a Grade 5 writer revises a draft, they reshape ideas, not just fix typos.
Revision targets structure and meaning.
4. Strong Grade 5 paragraphs show coherence between sentences and ideas.
Coherence is the goal of revision.
5. A persuasive paragraph that names an issue and a fix uses problem-and-solution structure.
Problem-solution suits persuasive Grade 5 paragraphs.