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What is the primary purpose of using problem and solution transition words?
What is the primary purpose of using problem and solution transition words?
- To compare different ideas or concepts
- To express certainty about a situation
- To enumerate steps in a process
- To identify problems and explore solutions (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to consider in a problem and solution structure?
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to consider in a problem and solution structure?
- Why is this a problem?
- What can be done to solve the problem?
- Is anything being done to try to solve the problem?
- What are the pros and cons of the solution? (correct)
Which pair of transition words is most closely associated with posing a problem?
Which pair of transition words is most closely associated with posing a problem?
- problem is, puzzle is solved (correct)
- because, so that
- what if, question
- if/then, question/answer
In the context of the problem and solution structure, which question would typically come first?
In the context of the problem and solution structure, which question would typically come first?
What is a suitable transition word to indicate a possible solution to a problem?
What is a suitable transition word to indicate a possible solution to a problem?
Which text structure narrates an event with elements like characters and a plot?
Which text structure narrates an event with elements like characters and a plot?
Which of the following transition words is commonly used in chronological structures?
Which of the following transition words is commonly used in chronological structures?
What is the primary characteristic of a cause and effect text structure?
What is the primary characteristic of a cause and effect text structure?
In a problem and solution structure, what is typically considered first?
In a problem and solution structure, what is typically considered first?
Which set of questions is most relevant for a chronological text structure?
Which set of questions is most relevant for a chronological text structure?
What type of text structure would you use to explain the effects of climate change?
What type of text structure would you use to explain the effects of climate change?
What fundamental aspect distinguishes a descriptive text structure?
What fundamental aspect distinguishes a descriptive text structure?
Which transition word might indicate a sequence when presenting events?
Which transition word might indicate a sequence when presenting events?
What is the purpose of using transition words such as 'however' and 'nevertheless' in a compare and contrast structure?
What is the purpose of using transition words such as 'however' and 'nevertheless' in a compare and contrast structure?
Which of the following questions best fits a problem and solution framework?
Which of the following questions best fits a problem and solution framework?
What is typically discussed in a compare and contrast structure?
What is typically discussed in a compare and contrast structure?
Which transition phrase would best indicate a relationship of similarity in a definition structure?
Which transition phrase would best indicate a relationship of similarity in a definition structure?
In a definition structure, which question is the least relevant to exploring a topic?
In a definition structure, which question is the least relevant to exploring a topic?
Which question would you ask to explore a solution in the context of a problem?
Which question would you ask to explore a solution in the context of a problem?
What type of structure focuses on listing attributes or features of a topic?
What type of structure focuses on listing attributes or features of a topic?
Which phrase would most likely lead into a discussion about contrasting ideas?
Which phrase would most likely lead into a discussion about contrasting ideas?
Flashcards
Transition words
Transition words
Words that signal a relationship between ideas, like cause and effect, or problem and solution.
Problem and Solution
Problem and Solution
A type of writing that presents a problem and then proposes a solution.
What is the problem?
What is the problem?
Identifying a challenge or issue that needs to be addressed.
Why is this a problem?
Why is this a problem?
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What can be done to solve the problem?
What can be done to solve the problem?
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Text Structure
Text Structure
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Narrative
Narrative
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Chronological, Process, or Sequence
Chronological, Process, or Sequence
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Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
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Definition
Definition
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Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
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What items are being compared?
What items are being compared?
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Study Notes
Transition/Signal Words
- Words like "problem is," "dilemma is," "if/then," "because," "so that," and "question/answer" can signal a problem-and-solution structure.
- Words like "if," "then," "because," "so that," can signal a cause-and-effect structure.
Problem-and-Solution Structure
- This structure identifies problems and proposes solutions.
- It involves identifying a problem and then detailing solutions presented.
Questions to Ask
- What is the problem?
- Why is this a problem?
- Is anything being done to solve the problem?
- What can be done to solve the problem?
- What happened?
- Why did it happen?
- What caused it to happen? (for cause-and-effect)
Identifying Problems and Solutions
- Analyze the problem and potential solutions.
- Use transition words to clarify the problem-solution structure
- Pay attention to the order in which events are presented in the text, as this may indicate cause and effect for example.
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This quiz focuses on understanding the problem-and-solution structure in writing. You'll learn how to identify problems, analyze them, and propose solutions using effective transition words. Test your knowledge on how to structure arguments clearly and persuasively.
