Inferring the Speaker's Tone, Mood and Purpose

1. ‘You must be very tired, Father. You have worked all day. May I help you row the big boat?” said the child. We can tell that the child is________.

• a. respectful

• b. concerned

• c. kind

• d. shameful

2. “Snake! Snake!” cried Billy who jumped out of the barn. Billy was?

• a. surprised

• b. tired

• c. ashamed

• d. mad

3. This is a type of author’s purpose where the author wants to get you to do something or believe in what they are saying.

Examples: Advertisement and political speech.

• a. to inform

•   b. to entertain

• c. to persuade

• d. mood

4. “Thank you for helping me. Thanks for being a shoulder to lean on. You are an angel sent by God from heaven.” What does the reader feel in this statement?

• a. helpfully

• b. gratefully

• c. hopefully

• d. stubbornly

5. Lita was watching her favorite TV program when her brother changed the channel. She got up and shout at her brother.

• a. joy

• b. sadness

• c. anger

• d. fear

6. This is a type of author’s purpose where the author wants to give you information about a topic and teach you facts.

Examples: newspaper and magazines

• a. to persuade

• b. to inform

• c. purpose

• d. to entertain

7. Emma was the first contestant called on stage to deliver her contest piece, but she suddenly forgot some lines.

• a. pride

• b. nervousness

• c. anger

• d. sadness

8. “Don’t worry. I know you can do it. Just practice a lot. You’ll see.”

• a. curiosity

• b. hopefully

• c. encouragingly

• d. sad

9. This is a type of author’s purpose where the author wants to hold the reader’s attention through enjoyment.

Examples: fairytales and comics.

• a. to inform

• b. to perform

• c. to entertain

• d. to persuade

10. Mario was walking one day. Suddenly, a strange dog ran after him.

• a. fear

• b. anger

• c. joy

• d. sorrow