Which statements best describe a text with a problem-and-solution structure? Select two options. It describes a chain of events.
It identifies an issue to be resolved.
It argues against opposing opinions.
It contains words such as answer, difficulty, and therefore.
It contains words such as similarly and on the other hand.

The statements that best describe a text with a problem-and-solution structure are:

B. It identifies an issue to be resolved.

D. It contains words such as answer, difficulty, and therefore.

Explanation:

As the name suggests, a problem-and-solution text first presents a problem and its causes and then introduces the author's believed solution(s) to correct that problem.

A text with this type of structure will begin by identifying an issue that must be resolved, that is, the problem. Once it is laid out, the author will explain the problem's causes and the possible answers for it. It is very likely that the word "answer" itself will appear in the text, as well as "difficulty" and "therefore". Those words are common in texts such as these. "Difficulty" may be related to the problem itself or to the implementation of the solution. "Therefore" may introduce a solution or the conclusion of the whole text.

the pronoun reference replaces a noun, but you have to make sure there's no room for confusion.

in the first sentence "her" could be referring to shely or to the sister. the answer there is "shelly called her sister and told her about the new baby."

in the second sentence "it" could be referring to the roof or the floor. the answer there is "since the roof leaks on the family room floor, we need to repair the roof."