GED Reasoning Through Language ArtsReading ComprehensionMedium
A product manual for a new smartphone includes a section titled 'Troubleshooting Common Issues.' Within this section, one bullet point states: 'If the device is unresponsive, perform a soft reset by holding the power and volume down buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds.' What is the primary text structure used in this specific instruction?
- ADescription
- BProblem and Solution
- CCompare and Contrast
- DCause and Effect
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Problem and Solution
The instruction clearly presents a problem ('If the device is unresponsive') and then immediately provides a specific solution ('perform a soft reset...'). This is a classic example of a problem and solution text structure.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Description focuses on characteristics; this text is about action and resolution.
- C. There are no two items being compared or contrasted in this instruction.
- D. While there's an effect (unresponsive device), the structure is more about fixing it than explaining the cause.
Text Structure: Problem and Solution
A text structure that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.
- Often uses signal words like 'problem,' 'solution,' 'issue,' 'resolve,' 'answer,' 'since,' 'so that,' 'because,' 'this led to.'
- Common in non-fiction, technical manuals, and persuasive writing.
- Helps readers understand obstacles and their remedies.
Memory trick: Text structures are like blueprints for understanding.