Author's Purpose Activity

What is one of the bonuses of adding more greens to your diet mentioned in the text?

• Duller hair

• Stronger nails

• Weaker nails

• Drier skin

How does the text suggest your skin will look after adding more greens to your diet?

• Less radiant

• More radiant

• Paler

• Darker

What is the effect of greens on hair as mentioned in the text?

• Makes hair duller

• Makes hair shinier

• Makes hair fall out

• Makes hair thinner

What is the author's main argument in the text?

• Greens are bad for health

• Greens should be avoided

• Greens are beneficial for health

• Greens are only for decoration

What was Adriana's reaction to the shadowy face in the picture?

• She was relieved

• She was dismayed

• She was amused

• She was indifferent

What does the author imply about Mrs. Patterson's personality?

• She is very serious

• She is quirky and fun

• She is shy and reserved

• She is strict and formal

What does the author say about Mrs. Patterson's presence at a roller rink?

• She would never go there

• She would be there every day

• She dislikes roller rinks

• She only goes occasionally

What is the blue whale's diet mainly composed of?

• Large fish

• Small fish

• Tiny crustaceans

• Sea plants

Who helped Charlie open the time capsule?

• His wife

• His neighbors

• His daughter and son

• His brother

What was Charlie's initial expectation about the work in the backyard?

• It would be easy

• It would be labor intensive

• It would be quick

• It would be fun