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Author's Purpose II

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The author of this type of writing hopes the reader will enjoy what he or she has
written.
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Persuade
2.
The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea green boat,
They took some honey and plenty of money,
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
a)
Persuaed
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
3.
In 1974, an eccentric millionaire named Stanley Marsh bought ten vintage cars
manufactured between 1949 and 1963. He partially buried them, headlights down, in
the dessert outside of the city of Amarillo, Texas. The area has come to be known
as Cadillac Ranch, and visitors still park and hike into the dessert to see the
spectacle.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
4.
Hello, voters! If I am elected for mayor, I guarantee I will listen to your concerns.
For example, I already know that many people in this city think we need more playgrounds. A vote for me will turn that wish into a reality, since I already have plans for building two new playgrounds during my first month in office. If playgrounds are important, you should vote for me.
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
5.
The best place to spend summer vacation is Seacrest Beach. You’ll have more fun
at Seacrest than at any other beach, so plan your summer trip now!
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
6.
“Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero who was about to
set out on a dangerous quest.”
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
7.
The best shoes are Tiger Brand Running Shoes.
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
8.
The plays of William Shakespeare are an example of writing meant to ______.
a)
Persuade
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
9.
You may have noticed that barns—those large buildings where farmers keep their livestock and hay—are usually red. Have you ever wondered why that is? The fact is that red paint is cheaper than most other colors. Red paint is made with red ochre, a compound made from iron and oxygen. According to Yonatan Zunger, a Google employee, the iron that makes up red ochre is one of the most plentiful elements in the entire universe. This is because every time a star dies, it expels tons and tons and tons of nuclear particles that end up becoming iron. So, the color of barns is a direct result of the destruction of stars!
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
10.
This is the finest computer ever made. It is faster, less expensive, and more durable
than any other computer. Even if you don’t need a new computer, you should
consider buying this computer.
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
11.
Take advantage of this one-time offer and receive two books for the price of one.
This is a limited time offer, so you must buy your books now!
a)
Persuade
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
12.
Henry Brady is 58 years old with a unique job: he is a professional whistler. Few people know about professional whistlers, but it is a real profession that takes years of training. Brady has had the opportunity to travel all over the world, thanks to his career as a whistler.
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
13.
A script for a play is an example of writing meant to ______.
a)
Persuade
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
14.
Tommy Lynch has what has to be one of the best jobs in the world. He is a
professional water slide tester. Lynch works for a vacation planning company, and his
job is to visit resorts and theme parks specifically to “test slide” and review their
water slides. Because many families plan vacations based on reviews of water parks,
Lynch’s work has likely influenced thousands of vacationers.
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
15.
Song lyrics are an example of writing meant to ______.
a)
Persuade
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
16.
Discovered in 2008, a Pinocchio frog is a small tree frog.  An expedition funded by theNational Geographic Society discovered the strange little species while exploring the
Foja Mountains in Indonesia. The frog can “inflate” its nose to make it suddenly grow
larger.
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
17.
Jack be nimble/ Jack be quick / Jack, jump over the candlestick.
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
18.
It is better to stay up late to finish your homework than to try waking up early to
do it. In the morning, you will likely be rushed and won’t have enough time to finish
everything.
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
19.
In my opinion, it is never a good idea to stay up late to finish homework. It makes
more sense to wake up earlier in the morning and finish the work before school.
a)
Persuade
b)
Entertain
c)
Inform
20.
“Hurry,” said Peter Pan. “We don’t have a moment to waste. Trust in yourself and
you’ll be free!”
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain