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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?
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?
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?
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?
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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?
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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?
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Which of the following transition words is commonly used in chronological structures?
Which of the following transition words is commonly used in chronological structures?
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What is the primary characteristic of a cause and effect text structure?
What is the primary characteristic of a cause and effect text structure?
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In a problem and solution structure, what is typically considered first?
In a problem and solution structure, what is typically considered first?
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Which set of questions is most relevant for a chronological text structure?
Which set of questions is most relevant for a chronological text structure?
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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?
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What fundamental aspect distinguishes a descriptive text structure?
What fundamental aspect distinguishes a descriptive text structure?
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Which transition word might indicate a sequence when presenting events?
Which transition word might indicate a sequence when presenting events?
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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?
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Which of the following questions best fits a problem and solution framework?
Which of the following questions best fits a problem and solution framework?
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What is typically discussed in a compare and contrast structure?
What is typically discussed in a compare and contrast structure?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Which phrase would most likely lead into a discussion about contrasting ideas?
Which phrase would most likely lead into a discussion about contrasting ideas?
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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.
