Worksheetsauthor's purpose
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
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
2.
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
3.
I received a brochure from Disney World. What would be the purpose of the brochure?
a)
Entertain with pictures of Mickey Mouse
b)
Inform me about Disney and entertain
c)
Inform me about Disney but also persuade me to take a trip there
d)
Inform me about Disney's attractions
4.
An expository essay on your best friend is written most likely to ?
a)
Inform readers about who and why they are your best friend
b)
Persuade readers to get a best friend
c)
Entertain the reader with a story about your best friend
d)
Express your feelings
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.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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
9.
A commercial ad in a magazine purpose is to ?
a)
Persuade you to buy and drink more Dr. Pepper
b)
Inform you of all the ways Dr. Pepper is bad for you.
c)
Entertain you with a catch phrase.
d)
Express how delicious Dr. Pepper is
10.
Define the Author's Purpose "to inform".
a)
A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
b)
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
c)
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
d)
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.
11.
a)
To persuade the reader to...
b)
To inform the reader of...
c)
To entertain the reader with a story about...
d)
To explain to the reader how...
12.
a)
To persuade the reader to...
b)
To explain to the reader how to...
c)
To inform the reader of...
d)
To entertain the reader with a story about
13.
Load the laundry into the washing machine and close the door tightly. Make sure not to overload the machine. Next, slide open the detergent drawer, add detergent, and then slide the drawer shut. Select the wash setting (whites or darks), temperature (hot, warm, or cold), and load size (small, medium, or large). Then press the start button. The washing machine will stop automatically when the wash cycle is complete.
Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?
a)
to teach readers how to operate a washing machine
b)
to inform readers of the benefits of using different temperature settings
c)
to convince readers to take better care of their clothes
14.
My neighborhood, Tranquil Village, is a wonderful place. It is a clean and safe place to raise children. The only thing missing is a neighborhood park. Our children need a place to play that is not only clean and safe but also close to home. Parents are busy people—they work, they take their children to school, and they vote. The parents of Tranquil Village ask you, as their City Council representative, to vote in favor of establishing a park in Tranquil Village.
Who is the audience?
Who is the audience?
a)
The writer's City Council Representative
b)
The parents of Tranquil Village
c)
The children of Tranquil Village
d)
People who like parks
15.
Everyone agrees that recycling is an important way to conserve resources. Recycling plastic and metal reduces waste in landfills and reduces mining and pollution caused by manufacturing new products. If your family does not recycle, contact your local waste management department to find out how you can get started TODAY!
a)
Inform you about the consequences of recycling.
b)
Describe what a recycling plant looks like.
c)
Explain the steps in recycling.
d)
Persuade you to recycle to conserve resources.
16.
The Persian is a medium sized cat breed that usually grows to between 7 and 12 pounds. Its luxurious, long-haired coat makes it easily identifiable. The breed has a large, round head and large eyes. Unlike most cats, the Persian’s small ears are round rather than pointed, matching its round paws that extend from its short, thick legs.
a)
Inform you about the Persian breed.
b)
Entertain with a story about cats.
c)
Explain how to buy a cat.
d)
Describe what a Persian cat likes to do every day.
17.
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house/Not a creature was stirring,/Not even a mouse…
a)
Inform you about Christmas Eve.
b)
Persuade you to love Christmas.
c)
Entertain with a poem about Christmas.
d)
Explain the steps of meeting Santa Claus.
18.
Our famous apple dessert is made with layers of flaky, buttery pastry dough that we sprinkle with cinnamon and fill with apples grown in our own orchards. The taste is unlike anything you have ever tried before.
a)
Explain how to make apple dessert.
b)
Describe a delicious dessert.
c)
Persuade you to eat this apple dessert.
d)
Entertain with a story about eating yummy apples.
19.
Why was this police report written?
On December 5, police were called to the local convenience store when the owner reported someone had drawn graffiti on the side of the building. After viewing the surveillance footage, officers are confident they will locate the vandals.
On December 5, police were called to the local convenience store when the owner reported someone had drawn graffiti on the side of the building. After viewing the surveillance footage, officers are confident they will locate the vandals.
a)
Explain what happened on Dec. 5
b)
Entertain with a story about the police.
c)
Describe how policemen do their jobs.
d)
Inform the reader about an incident that happened on December 5.
20.
Residents can expect up to six inches of snow overnight, followed by clearing and warmer temperatures in the morning.
a)
Explain what will happen tonight.
b)
Inform the reader of the weather forecast.
c)
Describe what the streets will look like.
d)
Persuade to wear snow boots in the snow.
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