Text StructuresATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

How information is organized

8 key facts 5 practice questions Reviewed Oct 2026

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The Patterns

Sequence/chronological — first, next, then, finally
Cause and effect — because, therefore, as a result
Compare and contrast — however, similarly, unlike
Problem and solution — the issue, then the fix
Description — features and characteristics

Why It Matters

The structure predicts where the answer sits in the passage

Signal Words

Transitions give the structure away — scan for them first

Test Cue

Steps and dates → sequence. Two subjects weighed → compare/contrast

Key takeaway

How information is organized

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Question 1 of 5

In context, the word 'coarse' most nearly describes a texture that is:

Signs & symptoms

Transitions give the structure away — scan for them first

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