Master Text Organization: Enhance Your Reading Comprehension Skills

Question 1

Identify the choice that is NOT a valid type of text structure:

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Argumentative

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Narrative

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Expository

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Persuasive

Question 2

Which type of text structure is commonly used in stories with a beginning, middle, and end?

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Narrative

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Expository

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Persuasive

Question 3

Expository text structures are primarily focused on which aspect of writing?

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Presenting information

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Storytelling

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Convincing readers

Question 4

Which type of text structure is commonly used in scientific reports or academic papers?

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Expository

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Narrative

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Persuasive

Question 5

Understanding text structure does NOT provide which of the following benefits?

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Increased writing fluency

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Enhanced comprehension

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Improved critical thinking

Question 6

Which type of text structure is typically found in recipes or instructions?

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Expository

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Narrative

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Persuasive

Question 7

Which type of text structure presents a series of events in chronological order?

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Narrative

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Persuasive

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Expository

Question 8

A text that provides facts and clear explanations is an example of which text structure?

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Narrative

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Descriptive

Question 9

Which type of text structure aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular point of view?

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Persuasive

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Expository

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Narrative

Question 10

A text that vividly describes a place, person, or thing is an example of which text structure?

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Descriptive

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Persuasive

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Expository

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Narrative

Question 11

Which text structure compares two or more subjects to show their similarities and differences?

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Compare and Contrast

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Persuasive

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Narrative

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Expository

Question 12

Which text structure presents information in a logical sequence, one step at a time?

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Sequential

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Compare and contrast

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Cause-effect

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Problem-solution

Question 13

A text that provides clear instructions on how to do something is an example of which text structure?

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Procedural

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Expository

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Narrative

Question 14

Which text structure presents information in a question and answer format?

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Dialogic

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Narrative

Question 15

A text that presents information in a spatial or geographical order is an example of which text structure?

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Spatial

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Expository

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Narrative

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Persuasive

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of a narrative text structure?

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It typically has a beginning, middle, and end, and tells a story.

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It presents facts and information in a logical order.

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It attempts to persuade the reader to agree with a point of view.

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It describes a process or event step-by-step.

Question 17

Which of the following text structures is primarily used to explain a concept or provide information?

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Narrative

Question 18

What is the main purpose of a persuasive text structure?

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To convince the reader to adopt a particular point of view or take an action.

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To entertain the reader with a story.

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To provide factual information about a topic.

Question 19

How does text structure affect the meaning of a text?

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It determines the order in which information is presented, the relationships between ideas, and the overall impact on the reader.

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It only determines the length of the text.

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It has no impact on the meaning.

Question 20

Which of the following signal words indicates a cause-and-effect relationship?

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Because

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However

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Therefore

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On the other hand

Question 21

How does the author's choice of text structure impact the reader's understanding of the text?

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It influences the flow of information, the emphasis on key points, and the reader's ability to make connections and draw conclusions.

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It has no effect on reader understanding.

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It solely determines the readability of the text.

Question 22

Which of the following is a benefit of understanding text structure?

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It improves reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and the ability to analyze and synthesize information.

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It only improves vocabulary.

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It solely aids in writing fluency.

Question 23

How can teachers support students in developing their understanding of text structure?

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By providing direct instruction, modeling text structures in different contexts, and guiding students in analyzing and comparing various texts.

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Solely relying on textbooks and worksheets.

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Ignoring text structure and focusing only on content.

Question 24

A story that is told in order from beginning to end has which text structure?

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Narrative

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Persuasive

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Expository

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Compare and contrast

Question 25

Which text structure is used to explain or inform the reader about a topic?

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Problem and solution

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Narrative

Question 26

A text with the aim to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint has which text structure?

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Persuasive

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Expository

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Cause and effect

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Narrative

Question 27

In a text with a compare and contrast structure, what is the main focus of the author?

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To explore similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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To recount a series of events

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To provide information and facts

Question 28

Which of the following words is a signal word that indicates a cause and effect relationship?

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Because

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Although

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Therefore

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However

Question 29

A text that presents a problem and offers possible solutions has which text structure?

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Problem and solution

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Sequence

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a text with a descriptive text structure?

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A vivid portrayal of a natural environment

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A step-by-step guide to constructing a model airplane

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A comparison between two historical figures

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An argument in favor of a specific policy

Question 31

In a text with a chronological text structure, how are the events organized?

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In sequential order of occurrence

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In order of importance

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In order of contrast

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In order of cause and effect

Question 32

What is one of the main benefits of understanding text structure?

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Enhanced reading comprehension and critical thinking skills

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Increased reading speed

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Improved vocabulary

Question 33

Which text structure is mostly used to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end?

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Narrative

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Descriptive

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Expository

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Persuasive

Question 34

A textbook chapter titled 'The Causes of the American Revolution' is most likely organized using which text structure?

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Expository

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Descriptive

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Narrative

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Persuasive

Question 35

Which signal words would you most likely find in a text comparing and contrasting two things?

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Similarly, however

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For instance, such as

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Because, therefore

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First, next, finally

Question 36

An author wants to convince readers to adopt a vegetarian diet. What text structure would they most likely use?

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Persuasive

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Sequential

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Narrative

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Descriptive

Question 37

A recipe for baking a chocolate cake mainly follows which text structure?

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Sequential

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Descriptive

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Compare and contrast

Question 38

Which text structure is best for explaining a complicated process, like photosynthesis?

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Narrative

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Descriptive

Question 39

An author uses strong words and details to help the reader imagine a scene. Which text structure is being used?

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Descriptive

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Narrative

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Expository

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Persuasive

Question 40

A news article presents both sides of an argument about a new law. Which text structure is likely being used?

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Chronological

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Descriptive

Question 41

What is the main benefit of understanding the text structure of a passage?

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It helps you understand and remember the information better.

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It helps you recognize creative writing techniques like metaphors.

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It helps you figure out the author's feelings.

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It helps you learn about the author's background.

Question 42

Which graphic organizer would be most helpful for understanding a text that explains causes and effects?

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Flowchart

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Story map

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Venn Diagram

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Timeline

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a common way that information is organized in a text?

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Lyrical

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Narrative

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Persuasive

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Expository

Question 44

Which text structure is usually used to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end?

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Narrative

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Descriptive

Question 45

Which text structure is used to explain a topic or give information about it?

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Expository

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Persuasive

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Procedural

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Narrative

Question 46

Which text structure tries to convince the reader to agree with a specific idea or opinion?

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Persuasive

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Expository

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Narrative

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Descriptive

Question 47

What is a common way to organize information in an expository text?

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Using subheadings and bullet points

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Using dialogue and imagery

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Using rhetorical devices

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Using sensory language

Question 48

What kind of signal words would you find in a cause-and-effect essay?

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Words like 'because' and 'so'

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Words that try to convince you

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Words that show time order

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Words that compare and contrast things

Question 49

When figuring out how a text is organized, what's the most important thing to consider?

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The order of ideas and how they connect

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How the author uses figurative language

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How many paragraphs are in the text

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The author's feeling about the topic

Question 50

What's a helpful way to figure out how a text is organized?

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Looking for signal words and phrases

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Skipping the beginning and end of the text

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Guessing based on the title

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Just using what you already know