Question

identifying text structures
read the examples carefully. match each one with the text structure it uses.
problem–solution
sugar was linked to diabetes. sugar substitutes addressed this issue.
cause–effect
machines replaced human labor in sugar processing. prices plummeted.
compare–contrast
honey was popular, but sugar could be harvested more easily.
chronological order
sugar was brought to the caribbean in 1493. columbus died in 1506.

Explanation:

1. For "Sugar was linked to diabetes. Sugar substitutes addressed this issue": The first part presents a problem (sugar - diabetes link), the second part gives a solution (sugar substitutes), so it matches problem - solution.
2. For "Machines replaced human labor in sugar processing. Prices plummeted": The replacement of human labor (cause) led to prices dropping (effect), so it matches cause - effect.
3. For "Honey was popular, but sugar could be harvested more easily": It is comparing honey and sugar (their popularity and harvesting ease), so it matches compare - contrast.
4. For "Sugar was brought to the Caribbean in 1493. Columbus died in 1506": These are events presented in the order of their occurrence in time, so it matches chronological order.

Answer:

• problem - solution: $\square$ Sugar was linked to diabetes. Sugar substitutes addressed this issue.
• cause - effect: $\square$ Machines replaced human labor in sugar processing. Prices plummeted.
• compare - contrast: $\square$ Honey was popular, but sugar could be harvested more easily.
• chronological order: $\square$ Sugar was brought to the Caribbean in 1493. Columbus died in 1506.