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The architect of ideas a 15 question text organization expedition

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1. Chronological order presents events ____ in which they occurred.

Chronological order follows a timeline.

2. Which organizational pattern best suits a recipe?

Recipes typically list steps in the order they should be followed.

3. A compare-and-contrast essay highlights ____ between two or more subjects.

This organizational pattern focuses on showing how things are alike and different.

4. Which text structure would be most appropriate for describing the layout of a house?

Spatial order describes things based on their location or position.

5. Cause-and-effect explains ____ and their consequences.

It shows the relationship between actions and their results.

6. A persuasive essay arguing for stricter gun control would likely use which structure?

Problem-solution structures identify an issue and propose solutions.

7. Classification organizes information ____ categories.

This pattern groups similar items together.

8. Which organizational pattern is best for explaining the different types of clouds?

Classification groups items into categories based on shared characteristics.

9. Order of importance arranges details ____ significance.

This structure prioritizes information based on its relevance.

10. An essay arguing for the importance of recycling would likely use which structure?

This structure emphasizes the most crucial points first.

11. General to specific starts with a broad statement ____ to specific details.

This structure provides context before delving into specifics.

12. Which structure is best for explaining a complex scientific concept?

This structure helps readers understand the overall idea before the details.

13. Specific to general begins with specific examples ____ to a general conclusion.

This structure uses evidence to support a broader point.

14. A news report detailing a recent crime would likely use which structure?

This structure starts with specific details and leads to a general conclusion.

15. A process essay describes a series of steps ____ a specific outcome.

This structure outlines a sequence of actions to reach a goal.

Topics:

Present tenses

Past tenses 1

Present perfect

Present tenses 2

Future 1

Future 2

Countable and uncountable nouns

Referring to nouns

Pronouns and referencing

Adjectives and adverbs

Comparing things

The noun pharse

Modals 1

Modals 2

Reported speech

Verb + verb patterns

Likelihood based on conditions 1

Likelihood based on conditions 2

Presositions

Relative clauses

Ways of organising texts

The passive

Linking ideas

Showing your position in a text

Nominalisation in written English