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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 23mins
Read the short story below: What was the author's purpose for writing this?
Predators are animals that use prey as a source of food. Prey are animals that are hunted by predators. Without enough prey, predators would die of and without enough predators prey would overpopulate ecosystems.
to persuade readers that predators are dangerous, but important
to inform readers of the importance of both predators and prey
To entertain readers with a short story about predators and prey.
To talk about why he likes predators and not prey.
What would be the author's purpose for including a personal anecdote in a story to persuade a readers that roller coasters aren't fun
The author could use the anecdote to make readers laugh.
The author could use a personal anecdote to express that roller coasters experiments have proven them to be dangerous to people mentally and physically.
The author could use the anecdote to explain his experiences.
The author could use the anecdote to explain his bad experiences on roller coasters as well as experiences that are potential to happen to others in the future
In an informational passage about the engineering of cars which would most likely represent the author's purpose for writing the text?
To explain the importance of cars
To inform reader on the time it takes to build a car.
To inform a reader of the parts of a car as well as the importance of them for the function of cars.
An author is writing an argumentative article about how candy is harmful to the body. Which option could be the BEST counter claim and rebuttal to include in his article?
Some people say that candy is yummy and I agree, but it is harmful.
According to health experts candy is unhealthy, but as long as kids don't eat too much it's not harmful in the future. Although this may be true most kids and parents don't understand the intake regulations and most aren't even aware of them. This makes no sense if experts won't make sure the limits are expressed to everyone.
According to most kids candy is enjoyable and it can also be considered a reward for hard work. I understand the enjoyment of candy and what it can be used for, but the effects of too much candy intake are catastrophic and it is better to reward children with something more healthy, or a reward that isn't edible.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. One of his famous speeches is titles the Gettysburg Address.
What is the author's purpose for writing the following text?
The author's purpose for writing this was to INFORM readers about Abraham Lincoln's life in a short way
The author's purpose for writing this was to INFORM readers about who Abraham Lincoln was.
The author's purpose for writing this was to PERSUADE readers that he was a good and important man.
The author's purpose for writing this was to ENTERTAIN readers with a short story about Abraham Lincoln
Everywhere around us, there are millions of tiny living things called germs. They are so tiny that they can only be seen under the most powerful microscope. Some of these germs are no wider than twenty-five thousandths of an inch!
Louis Pasteur, the great French scientist, was the first to prove that germs exist. The germs in the air can be counted. The number of germs around us, especially in crowded rooms, is tremendous. Certain scientists counted 42,000 germs in approximately one cubic meter of air in a picture gallery when it was empty. But when the gallery was crowded with people, they founded nearly 5,000,000 germs in the same place. In the open air, germs are less abundant. There are fewer germs in country air than in town air. We see at once how important it is, therefore, to live as much as possible in the open air, and for the rooms we live in to always be well ventilated by fresh air.
According to the passage, where will you find more germs?
In crowded places.
In the country.
In hospitals.
In empty rooms.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. One of his famous speeches is titles the Gettysburg Address.
What is the author's purpose for writing the following text?
The author's purpose for writing this was to INFORM readers about Abraham Lincoln's life in a short way
The author's purpose for writing this was to INFORM readers about who Abraham Lincoln was.
The author's purpose for writing this was to PERSUADE readers that he was a good and important man.
The author's purpose for writing this was to ENTERTAIN readers with a short story about Abraham Lincoln
We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting and easy to take care of and you will enjoy having one! They are only $18.00 this week. Come buy yours today before they're all gone!
To persuade readers that hamsters are amazing
To persuade readers to buy hamsters
To persuade readers to buy pets
To persuade readers to buy hamsters from their store.
Everywhere around us, there are millions of tiny living things called germs. They are so tiny that they can only be seen under the most powerful microscope. Some of these germs are no wider than twenty-five thousandths of an inch!
Louis Pasteur, the great French scientist, was the first to prove that germs exist. The germs in the air can be counted. The number of germs around us, especially in crowded rooms, is tremendous. Certain scientists counted 42,000 germs in approximately one cubic meter of air in a picture gallery when it was empty. But when the gallery was crowded with people, they founded nearly 5,000,000 germs in the same place. In the open air, germs are less abundant. There are fewer germs in country air than in town air. We see at once how important it is, therefore, to live as much as possible in the open air, and for the rooms we live in to always be well ventilated by fresh air.
Which of the following statements can be concluded after reading the passage?
Louis Pasteur liked counting germs.
Germs are too small to be seen.
People have germs.
Fresher air has fewer germs.
George Washington was the first and most popular U.S. President. He was the only one elected by a unanimous vote. It is often said of him that he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his country men." Washington led comparatively untrained and ill-equipped American soldiers to victory over the well-trained British in the Revolutionary War. As soon as the Constitution was ratified, he was chosen to be President. Many of the generals who fought under Washington did not believe that the 13 colonies would cooperate to form a strong country without the leadership of a king. They approached him, saying that they would support him as King George I of the United States. Washington was dismayed at the idea and asked the generals to promise never to mention it again. He served two terms as President and refused a third term, retiring to his farm in Virginia. When England's King George heard that Washington had voluntarily given up the power of the presidency, he said, "If that is true, he is the greatest man in history."
How does the author show that George Washington is a great man?
He led untrained soldiers into battle.
He was unanimously elected president.
He voluntarily gave up the power of the presidency.
All of the above.
