Authors Purpose

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What is the purpose of the statement: "Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions." Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Instruct, Criticize.

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Persuade

Front

What was the original purpose of high-heeled shoes?

Back

Inform

Front

What is the purpose of the directions given: Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for three blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left?

Back

Instruct

Front

Purpose of the story: “Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”

Back

Entertain

Front

What is the purpose of a narrative written by another student about the first time she tried to ice skate? Options: Entertain,

Inform

, Persuade,

Instruct

,

Criticize

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Entertain

Front

What is the purpose of the text?

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Criticize

Front

What is the purpose of the passage: Building a bird house is a relatively simple task. Begin by cutting your wood to size, according to the pattern you’ve chosen. Before cutting, be sure to measure each pattern twice to ensure you are cutting the wood to the correct length? Options:

Instruct

, Inform, Persuade,

Entertain

,

Criticize

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Instruct

Front

What is the purpose of the statement: "Many people buy vegetables in the grocery store without knowing where they were grown or how they arrived at the store. Supermarkets should be required to label each fruit or vegetable with a sign telling shoppers where and when the food was grown and how far it traveled to the supermarket."? Options: Inform, Entertain, Persuade, Criticize, Instruct

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Persuade

Front

What is the purpose of a book of jokes about being in the fourth grade? Options:

Instruct

, Entertain, Persuade, Inform,

Criticize

Back

Entertain

Front

Implicit information in the story: Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The lead singer decided he wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs.

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The lead singer has great dedication.