Question

How does the knowledge that a text is written in sequential order increase comprehension?

A. The reader can easily picture the subject of the text in his or her mind.
B. The reader knows which part of the text to focus upon.
C. The reader knows to follow a series of steps in order.
D. The reader knows that each point is of equal value in the text.

Answer 1

How does the knowledge that a text is written in sequential order increase comprehension?

The correct answer is C. The reader knows to follow a series of steps in order.

• In a text that is written in a sequential pattern, the reader increases his comprehension because he or she can follow a sequence that is very easy to identify. First, the information is organized step-by-step describing a process, starting by the main step, then the continuing sub steps. For example, if I want to explain the process in which coffee is made I would use a sequential pattern. “How coffee is made” would be the main step, “pick coffee berries” a sub step, “the coffee is then processed” another sub step.