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Author's Purpose 5th Grade

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
a)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b)
Perform, Infer, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Educate
d)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
2.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
3.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
4.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
5.

Are you proud just like an eagle, or are you beautiful like a swan? Are you noisy like a beagle, or are you spotted like a fawn? Animals are much like people, but different in so many ways. If you tried to count them all, it would take a million days.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

6.

Help Wanted: The Good Dog School is looking for a new trainer.The trainer should have experience teaching puppies and older dogs. Also, our trainer must get along well with dog owners and be able to work nights and weekends.Call 1-800-GOOD-BOG for more information about the job.(Na’Kyra)

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

7.

"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

8.

Do you want a new pet? Tell your mom or dad to bring you to the Cat Corral, where we have more than 30 kinds of kitties. Whether you choose a gorgeous angora or a friendly tabby, we have the perfect cat. Remember, Cat Corral is where your new pet is waiting!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

9.

Are you tired of the boring animals at other zoos? Visit World of the Weird, home to some of nature’s wackiest animals. We have crazy species like jackalopes, which are half rabbit, half antelope. We have squerrets- half squirrel, half ferret. Stop by our zoo today to see our many weird, amazing animals!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

10.

Dear Mr.Fowley,

Can I please do my biology project on the three-toed sloth? It is a fascinating rain forest animal. I know we are supposed to pick an arctic animal for this project, but I really love sloths! Can you make exception for me just this one time?

Jessie

(Dominic Clark)

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

11.
The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
12.
Judy Glen's amazing Wrinkle Remover cream will make you look younger in thirty days or less. This remarkable cream has special ingredients to make your wrinkles disappear. The cost for a thirty day supply is $ 25.99. Send your check to P.O.Box 00002, Shelton, CA 74836 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
13.
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. 
a)
to Inform
b)
to Entertain
c)
to Persuade
14.
What is the author's purpose for a biography ?
a)
Persuade the reader to change your opinion
b)
Inform the reader about an important person's life
c)
Entertain the reader with a story
d)
Express the author's opinion about the person's life
15.

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.

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

16.
What is the author's purpose for a book series like Harry Potter?
a)
Inform the reader about magic
b)
Persuade the reader to become a wizard
c)
Entertain the reader with a story about a boy wizard
d)
Express dislike for magic
17.

Greg Fortney, Writer for Lake Heron Chronicle.


Julie and Chris Beck held a fundraiser for the animal shelter. Their bake sale raised $500 for the shelter, which houses stray dogs and cats. They have adopted two dogs and a cat from the shelter. They also volunteer there by walking dogs. If you would like to donate to the Beck Pet Fund, call 1-800-HELP-PET. (Adarius)

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

18.

Ladies and gentleman as vets we know that animals need love. My new book, wags and kisses will teach you to treat each animal with love- even mean dogs and cranky cats! More than 1,000 vets have already purchased it. The book is usually $19.95, but today its only $10.00. Buy it today to find out what you’ve been missing! (Princess)

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

19.

Once upon a time, there was a unicorn. She was very jealous of the other woodland creatures. “ Everyone believes in squirrels, rabbits, and foxes, ” she grumbled. “But not one person believes that unicorns are real!” She decided to trot to the nearest village to show them she was real. ( Edgar )

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

20.

To assemble your Beaky Birdhouse, you need these tools: a hammer, some nails, and a screwdriver. Before you start to build your birdhouse, make sure you have all these tools. Call the Beaky Birdhouse hotline if you need help.The number is 1-800-777-5555. (Alajuwan)

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain