Praxis Exam 5001 Practice Question
The following passage is titled "Astronaut John Herrington Carried A Piece of Native American History to Space" by NASA. Born in Wetumka, Oklahoma, into the Chickasaw Nation, Herrington built his career on service. He received his commission from Aviation Officer Candidate School in March 1984 and was designated a Naval Aviator in March 1985. He was selected as an astronaut candidate in 1996, after earning a master of science degree in aeronautical engineering in June 1995. In July 2004, Herrington served as the commander of the NEEMO 6 mission... Which of the following organizational structures is primarily used in the passage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage about John Herrington utilizes a **sequential** organizational structure, presenting events in the order they occurred in his life, from his early education to his achievements as an astronaut. This chronological approach helps readers understand the progression of Herrington's career.
**Descriptive** structures focus on detailing characteristics or features, which is not the primary intent here. **Cause and effect** structures highlight relationships between events, but the passage simply outlines a timeline of Herrington’s experiences. Finally, **problem and solution** structures present challenges and resolutions, which are absent in this narrative focused on Herrington's accomplishments.
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