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Everyone loves TikTok. What organizational pattern does this sentence demonstrate?
generalization
Nobody likes taking tests. This is a generalization. What word signals that?
"Nobody"
Biographies, which are true stories about real people, are usually written in __________ order.
chronological
After we left the game, we ate at Trojan Grill. Which word here signals sequential order?
After
Both soccer and football take athleticism. This is a comparison. Which word signals that?
Both
Reese has a square face, but Ray has a pointy one. How is this sentence organized?
comparison/contrast; it's a contrast
As a result of the fire, most of the homes were destroyed. This sentence uses--
cause and effect
Since I ate that whole tub of ice cream, I felt pretty bad! This is cause and effect. What word signals that?
Since
My problem is weak legs. I need to get into the weight room. This statement is organized by--
problem-solution
Need more calcium? Milk is the answer! Which word signals that this is problem-solution?
answer
First, mash the bananas. Then, pour the melted butter in. These sentences are part of a--
process
Before you begin, clear the ground around your fire ring. This is the first part of a process. What word signals that?
before; begin
A tardigrade, also known as a "water bear," is an 8-legged micro-animal. This sentence is organized by--
concept/definition
A naked mole rat is a mammal that lives in a eusocial colony. This sentence uses concept/definition. What word signals that?
is
I needed glue, craft sticks, a pipe cleaner, and tape. This is a list. How do you know?
it has several items separated by commas
Mom asked me to pick up avocados, salsa, black beans, and rice. How is this sentence organized?
enumeration/listing
