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WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 34mins
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1.
The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about pyramids
b)
to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid
c)
to convince you to eat vegetables
d)
to explain how to go shopping for food
2.
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about a boy who worked hard
b)
to teach how to play basketball
c)
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
d)
to explain the rules of basketball
3.
Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus
b)
to teach you about the animals in the circus
c)
to persuade you to visit the circus
d)
to explain how much it costs to attend the circus
4.
It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about school
b)
to teach you how to get good grades
c)
to persuade you to work hard in school
d)
to explain the best colleges
5.
Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules
b)
to inform about the rules of games
c)
to persuade people to follow the rules
d)
to explain the rules of chess
6.
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
7.
A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
8.
An “X-men” comic book.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
9.
A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
10.
A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
11.
A poem about bald eagles.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
12.
A story about two girls that go on a crazy adventure.
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Persuade
13.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you with a story about artists
b)
to teach you how all artists become famous
c)
to convince you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset
14.
A sign saying, “Rest Stop Five Miles Ahead.”
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
15.
Did you know that smiling is actually easier than frowning? It takes many more facial muscles to frown than to smile. In fact, smiling is also better for your health. When you smile, your sending a message to your brain that you're happy. So, make sure to smile! :) What is the author's purpose?
a)
To persuade the reader that frowning is easier than smiling.
b)
To describe how frowns create wrinkles.
c)
To encourage readers not to smile.
d)
To inform readers on the benefits of smiling.
16.
Friday and Saturday only! Buy our top lunchboxes today. It makes it easier to store containers and is extremely lightweight. More importantly, our lunchboxes are economical, practical and recyclable. You can get one now for only $19.99. Buy yours today! What is the author's purpose?
a)
To explain how their lunchbox is good for the environment.
b)
To emphasize the disadvantages of their lunchbox.
c)
To highlight the number of people who have purchased their product.
d)
To persuade customers to buy their product.
17.
Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs and fangs that inject venom. Spiders have primarily four pairs of eyes on the top-front area. What is the author's purpose?
a)
To highlight how the venom spiders have can be dangerous.
b)
To inform readers on the habitat of a spider.
c)
To describe characteristics of a spider.
d)
To compare spiders with other insects.
18.
Cobras typically live in hot, tropical areas but are also found in savannahs, grasslands, forests and farming areas in Africa and Southern Asia. They like to spend time underground, under rocks and in trees. You can also find cobras in the water. What is the author's purpose?
a)
To explain why cobras live in hot areas.
b)
To highlight the different places cobras can be found.
c)
To describe how cobras interact with other snakes.
d)
To warn readers to be aware and careful of cobras
19.
A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
20.
A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
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