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7.42 Text Structure Signal Words Worksheet

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This Grade 7 English worksheet provides structured practice on 7.42 Text Structure Signal Words. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Text Structure Signal Words - Match signal words and transitions to structures (comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) to guide readers. (CCSS RI.7.5; TX TEKS §110.23(b)(8)(D)(iii); FL ELA.7.R.2.1; VA 7.RI.2(A–B); NY 7R5; GA ELAGSE7RI5; CCSS W.7.2; TX TEKS §110.23(b)(11)(B); FL ELA.7.C.1.4; VA 7.W.1(B); NY 7W2; GA ELAGSE7W2)

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Grade 7

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A science club’s rocket kept veering off course. Members first suspected the fins were uneven, but measurements showed they matched. Next they tested the launch rod and discovered it was slightly bent, which pushed the rocket at an angle as it lifted off. After replacing the rod, the rocket flew straight, showing how a hidden cause can produce a visible effect.

Which structure best matches the passage?

AProblem and solution

BCause and effect

CDescription

DComparison

Solution & Explanation:The passage explains a cause and the results that follow. Signal words like "because," "since," "so," "consequently," and "as a result" link what happened (the cause) to what it led to (the effect). The correct choice is supported by the detail "Cause and effect". This row’s supporting detail is "Cause and effect". Here, the explanation applies to the task "Which structure best matches the passage?" and the answer detail "Cause and effect". In question 100, the supporting context is "A science club’s rocket kept veering off course. Members first suspected the fins were uneven, but...".

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

An essay contrasts two approaches to studying history. One approach focuses on famous leaders and major battles, while the other examines everyday life and social changes. Both approaches ask important questions, but they highlight different evidence and voices. The author argues that using both can create a fuller picture.

Which structure is used most?

ADescription

BComparison

CCause and effect

DProblem and solution

Solution & Explanation:The passage compares two ideas by pointing out similarities and differences. Look for comparison signals such as "both," "while," "whereas," "unlike," or "however" that show how the items are alike and different. The correct choice is supported by the detail "Comparison". This row’s supporting detail is "Comparison". Here, the explanation applies to the task "Which structure is used most?" and the answer detail "Comparison". In question 99, the supporting context is "An essay contrasts two approaches to studying history. One approach focuses on famous leaders and major...".

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A city’s bike-share program had many broken bikes. Mechanics found that most damage came from riders forcing the lock closed incorrectly. The city posted clearer diagrams on each bike and redesigned the lock to “click” only when aligned. Afterward, repair requests decreased, showing that the solution targeted the cause of the problem.

Which structure is most central to the author’s point?

AComparison

BCause and effect

CProblem and solution

DDescription

Solution & Explanation:The passage presents a problem and then explains a way to fix it. Look for problem/solution signals such as "problem," "issue," "to address this," "to solve this," "one solution," or "the team responded by" followed by the fix. The correct choice is supported by the detail "Problem and solution". This row’s supporting detail is "Problem and solution". Here, the explanation applies to the task "Which structure is most central to the author’s point?" and the answer detail "Problem and solution".

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 English students. It aligns with educational standard RI.7.5 (Analyze how an author organizes a text and how major sections contribute to ideas.).