While learning English, you always have to be ready for learning new concepts of that are applicable in the language. These concepts will help you to get a grip on the language in a perfect way. When you are aware of all the English concepts, it becomes easier for you to choose a career in literature or any other field in English. Even if you are not choosing a career in English, you will always need the support of the language to communicate and negotiate.
By taking this into consideration, we will learn a new concept today – Problem and Solution Text Type along with some examples.
What is Problem And Solution Text?
Problem and Solution is a pattern of organization where information in a passage is expressed as a dilemma or concerning issue (a problem) and something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue (solution or attempted solution).
The problem and solution text structure may seem like it would be easy to recognize, but it can be moderately difficult to identify because it is frequently confused with the cause and effect pattern of organization, as they both have relational structures; however, if you read the passage and look specifically for both a problem and a solution to the problem, you should find it pretty easy to distinguish from cause and effect, as cause and effect passages do not propose solutions to any negative occurrences within the passage but rather just explain why or how they happen.
Example of Problem And Solution Text
It seems like there has been a surge in teen pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies make it very difficult for young mothers to pursue their dreams and meet the demands of an infant. Fortunately, most teen pregnancies can be easily prevented by using birth control; however, even birth control is not 100% effective. The most effective way to prevent teen pregnancies is abstinence, which is 100% effective.
There are also a few signal words which may indicate that information in a passage is ordered in the problem and solution pattern of organization: propose, solution, answer, issue, problem, problematic, remedy, prevention, and fix.
Conclusion: Now you have got the overview of what a Problem and Solution Text is all about. You can use the information to improve your various concepts in English. For more updates, stay tuned to EnglishBix.