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WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A book about different breeds of dogs
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
2.
An article about why plastic straws should be banned
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
3.
The poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
4.
Persuade means
a)
to give us facts about a topic.
b)
to write for enjoyment.
c)
to convince the audience to agree with them.
d)
to disagree with the audience.
5.
Inform means
a)
to give facts about a topic.
b)
to convince the audience to agree with them.
c)
to write for enjoyment.
d)
to disagree with the audience.
6.
Entertain means
a)
to give facts about a topic.
b)
to convince the audience to agree with them.
c)
to write to provide amusement or enjoyment.
d)
to disagree with the audience.
7.
Some kids earn money by doing jobs around their houses or neighborhoods. They should save some of their money. If they save their money for a little while, they can buy something special. For example, if someone wants a new video game, they could save their money to buy it themselves.
What is the author's claim or point?
What is the author's claim or point?
a)
Kids should spend their money on special items.
b)
Kids should earn money by working around the neighborhood.
c)
Kids should buy new video games.
d)
Kids should save some of their money.
8.
Some kids earn money by doing jobs around their houses or neighborhoods. They should save some of their money. If they save their money for a little while, they can buy something special. For example, if someone wants a new video game, they could save their money to buy it themselves.
What reason does the author give for why kids should save their money?
What reason does the author give for why kids should save their money?
a)
For example, if someone wants a new video game, they could save their money to buy it themselves.
b)
If they save their money for a little while, they can buy something special.
c)
Some kids earn money by doing jobs around their houses or neighborhoods.
d)
They should save some of their money.
9.
Some kids earn money by doing jobs around their houses or neighborhoods. They should save some of their money. If they save their money for a little while, they can buy something special. For example, if someone wants a new video game, they could save their money to buy it themselves.
What evidence does the author give for why kids should save money?
What evidence does the author give for why kids should save money?
a)
For example, if someone wants a new video game, they could save their money to buy it themselves.
b)
If they save their money for a little while, they can buy something special.
c)
They should save some of their money.
10.
Over half of American households have pets. One of the benefits of owning an animal is that it may help a person live longer. According to the Department of Health, people with pets live an average of ten years longer than those who don’t have pets. Cats, dogs, lizards, and fish are all fun pets that can help you live a longer life!
What claim or point did the author make?
What claim or point did the author make?
a)
Having pets can help a person live longer.
b)
Half of households have pets.
c)
You should not own pets.
d)
Pets are animals like cats, dogs, and lizards.
11.
Over half of American households have pets. One of the benefits of owning an animal is that it may help a person live longer. According to the Department of Health, people with pets live an average of ten years longer than those who don’t have pets. Cats, dogs, lizards, and fish are all fun pets that can help you live a longer life!
What evidence did the author give to support their claim?
What evidence did the author give to support their claim?
a)
Over half of American households have pets.
b)
One of the benefits of owning an animal is that it may help a person live longer.
c)
According to the Department of Health, people with pets live an average of ten years longer than those who don’t have pets.
d)
Cats, dogs, lizards, and fish are all fun pets that can help you live a longer life!
12.
According to a study performed by the University of Madrid, kids who exercise regularly perform better in school. Overall fitness and health increase the flow of blood to the brain. This makes it easier to concentrate and focus on the material. Any type of regular exercise is effective as long as it happens regularly. Playing on sports teams provides regular practice schedules and workouts. Parents who want to help their children perform well in school should encourage their kids to sign up for things like basketball, baseball, or soccer. Other activities such as dance, gymnastics, and swimming are also recommended activities.
What is the author's point or claim?
What is the author's point or claim?
a)
Kids who exercise regularly perform better in school.
b)
Kids should only exercise if they want to do better in school.
c)
Kids should not exercise regularly.
d)
Kids who exercise do not do better in school.
13.
According to a study performed by the University of Madrid, kids who exercise regularly perform better in school. Overall fitness and health increase the flow of blood to the brain. This makes it easier to concentrate and focus on the material. Any type of regular exercise is effective as long as it happens regularly. Playing on sports teams provides regular practice schedules and workouts. Parents who want to help their children perform well in school should encourage their kids to sign up for things like basketball, baseball, or soccer. Other activities such as dance, gymnastics, and swimming are also recommended activities.
What reason does the author give to support their claim?
What reason does the author give to support their claim?
a)
Regular exercise helps the brain concentrate and focus.
b)
Parents who want to help their children perform well in school should encourage their kids to sign up for things like basketball, baseball, or soccer.
c)
Playing on sports teams provides regular practice schedules and workouts.
d)
Overall fitness and health increase the flow of blood to the brain.
14.
According to a study performed by the University of Madrid, kids who exercise regularly perform better in school. Overall fitness and health increase the flow of blood to the brain. This makes it easier to concentrate and focus on the material. Any type of regular exercise is effective as long as it happens regularly. Playing on sports teams provides regular practice schedules and workouts. Parents who want to help their children perform well in school should encourage their kids to sign up for things like basketball, baseball, or soccer. Other activities such as dance, gymnastics, and swimming are also recommended activities.
What evidence supports the statement that regular exercise helps the brain concentrate and focus?
What evidence supports the statement that regular exercise helps the brain concentrate and focus?
a)
Other activities such as dance, gymnastics, and swimming are also recommended activities.
b)
Playing on sports teams provides regular practice schedules and workouts.
c)
Any type of regular exercise is effective as long as it happens regularly.
d)
Overall fitness and health increase the flow of blood to the brain.
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