Capitalizing/Author's Purpose Practice

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Dale went to walmart after school.

• dale went to walmart after school.

• dale went to Walmart after school.

• Dale went to Walmart after school.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Miss Sloan ate dinner at pizza hut.

• Miss Sloan ate dinner at Pizza Hut.

• miss sloan ate dinner at pizza hut.

• miss sloan ate dinner at Pizza Hut.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Which sentence is written correctly?

• kipper and hazel went to the ball game.

• Kipper and Hazel went to the Ball Game.

• Kipper and Hazel went to the ball game.

• kipper and hazel went to the Ball Game.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Quinn's favorite movie was Trolls.

• quinn's favorite movie was Trolls.

• Quinn's favorite movie was trolls.

• quinn's favorite movie was trolls.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Gary bought krispy kreme donuts for us.

• Gary bought Krispy Kreme donuts for us.

• gary bought krispy kreme donuts for us.

• gary bought Krispy Kreme donuts for us.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about pyramids
• to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid
• to convince you to eat vegetables
• to explain how to go shopping for food

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
• to teach how to play basketball
• to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
• to explain the rules of basketball

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth. 
What is the author's purpose?

• to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
• to teach you about the animals in the circus
• to persuade you to visit the circus
• to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

• to entertain you with a story about artists
• to teach you how all artists become famous
• to convince you to attend an art program
• to explain how to paint a sunset

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Cobras typically live in hot, tropical areas but are also found in savannahs, grasslands, forests and farming areas in Africa and Southern Asia. They like to spend time underground, under rocks and in trees. You can also find cobras in the water. What is the author's purpose?

• To explain why cobras live in hot areas.
• To highlight the different places cobras can be found.
• To describe how cobras interact with other snakes.
• To warn readers to be aware and careful of cobras

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6