Author's Purpose
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8th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Inform means...
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Read the passage below and answer the question.
Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.
What was the author's purpose in writing the passage?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To humor the reader
To provide description for the reader.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was the author's purpose in writing this?
To entertain
To inform
To describe
To explain
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a topic sentence?
Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.
The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.
The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a topic sentence?
Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday
Our meal is very traditional.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the supporting details?
My hometown is known for several amazing and natural features.
Fort Lauderdale is noted for its beautiful beaches.
A stunning feature is the natural coral reef located off the coast.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Of all the fruits, bananas taste the best.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
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