CBA 2 Review

What is the author's purpose:

Dear Edith,

Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair-it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.

• persuade

• entertain

• inform

What is the author's purpose?

Welcome to National Park. Watch for signs along the trail. They will tell you about the trees, plants, and animals that live here. The trail is six miles long and takes the average person two hours to hike. There are two rest stops along the way.

• entertain

• persuade

• inform

The author's purpose in writing a nonfiction book is to...

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

The purpose of an advertisement is to...

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

What is the author's purpose in writing a story about a boy named Chris who never cleans his room?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

What is the author's purpose in writing a passage with facts about garbage, such as the average weight of garbage created each year by each individual.

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Entertain means...

• to make sad

• To provide amusement or enjoyment
• To give information

• To make people do something

What does inform mean?

• To give facts or information
• to have fun

• To entertain or amuse
• To confuse or mislead

The author's purpose in writing fiction books is to...

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

What is the main idea of this passage:

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.