Select the correct statement on the chart. Which statement best describes how the passage is primarily organized?

PASSAGE ORGANIZATION

Comparison and contrast structure: outlines the differences between modes of commerce

Process and sequence structure: outlines the steps by which the canal was constructed

Cause and effect structure: outlines the reasons the canal became significant

Problem and solution structure: outlines the challenges that were met by constructing the canal

Process and sequence structure: Outline the steps by which the canal was constructed.

Explanation:

The process and sequence structure is the form of structuring a passage in sequential order. This organization of passage helps to arrange the passage chronologically, in order of series of events.

The given passage titled 'The Erie Canalway History and Culture' is written in 'Process and Sequence Structure' of organizing passage. The passage is written by first introducing the readers about canalway and then presenting the history of Erie's canalway, when and how it was built. The criticism it faced, how this canalway increased trade commerce and settlement, and how it began to grow, after that.

So, the passage is organized using 'Process and Sequence Structure.'