Exploring Language Arts

What is the author's purpose if the text is trying to convince you to believe in something?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To explain

Which punctuation mark should be used to separate items in a list?

• Period

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

What type of sentence is this: "Do you know the time?"

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

How many syllables are in the word "fantastic"?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the author's purpose if the text describes how to make a sandwich?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To explain

Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence to show excitement or strong feeling?

• Period

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

What type of sentence is this: "The cat sat on the mat."

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

How many syllables are in the word "umbrella"?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the author's purpose if the text tells a funny story about a dog?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To explain

Which punctuation mark should be used to show possession?

• Period

• Comma

• Apostrophe

• Question mark