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WorksheetsSummative 4 (10/28/20)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
A tornado watch is different than a tornado warning. A tornado watch means that a tornado could develop given the current weather conditions, so people should be alert and make choices on outdoor activities with that in mind. A tornado warning, on the other hand, means that an actual tornado has been spotted or picked up on radar, so people should take cover immediately in a safe and sturdy place.
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
to persuade readers to be alert when a tornado watch is issued.
to explain what action should be taken in a tornado warning.
to persuade readers to take immediate action in a tornado.
to inform readers about the differences between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
Jack got home from school and went about his afternoon routine. First, he put his jacket in the closet. Then he took his backpack to his room, and changed his clothes. Next came the heartbreaking surprise. He went over to the fish bowl to feed his beta fish, only to find him floating lifeless at the top of the water. Ernie had died.
He immediately called his mom at work. “Mom, I think Ernie is dead.”
“Oh, honey. I’m sorry. You’ve had him for 3 years now. Do you want to have a funeral for him when I get home from work?” Jack’s mom asked.
The author’s primary purpose for the above story is most likely:
to describe Jack’s after-school experience.
to inform readers of the risks of pet ownership.
to persuade readers to create an after-school routine.
to entertain readers with a realistic story.
Have you thought about what you are going to give your mom for Mother’s Day? What?! You weren’t going to bother getting her anything ? Whoa - I’d think twice about that if I were you! Just think about everything your mom does for you, and often without receiving any thanks. Is a card, a simple deed, or a small gift too much to bother with for someone who has done so much for you?
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
to persuade readers spend time with their moms and people they care about.
to persuade readers to do something special for their mom on Mother’s Day.
to explain what readers should do for their Mom on Mother’s Day.
to explain why mothers deserve a gift on Mother’s Day.
Are you between the ages of 7-12? If so, you should be getting between 10-11 hours of sleep each night. Studies have found that kids who get enough sleep at night are more alert for learning, are less likely to get sick, and simply feel better. So, go to bed early tonight!
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
to inform readers about the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep each night.
to persuade readers to get the right amount of sleep each night.
to persuade readers to understand sleep studies.
to explain to readers how to stay healthy by getting enough sleep.
You have just read a blog that gave step-by-step directions for making homemade cinnamon rolls. Each direction included a photo as well. A shopping list of ingredients was also included.
The author's primary purpose for writing this blog post is most likely:
to entertain readers about the experience of making homemade cinnamon rolls.
to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
to persuade readers to make homemade cinnamon rolls instead of buying them at a store.
to explain the steps to make homemade cinnamon rolls.
Tina was sitting in her bedroom with her best friend, Anna. They were flipping through a catalog full of Halloween costumes that had arrived in the mail that day. "Hey, I've got an idea! Let's do some sort of famous pair costume for Halloween this year!" she said. Her mind started racing with ideas.
What point of view is the passage told in?
First Person
Third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Second Person
"Mom," I asked, "where was that really tall and thin pumpkin we saw?"
"I have no idea which pumpkin you are talking about, Jenna," my mom replied.
"It was back there somewhere," Lydia said, pointing to the many rows we had just walked through.
What point of view is the passage told in?
First Person
Third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Second Person
Another house light is turned off. You look at your watch. It's eight o'clock. Trick-or-treating is over for another year.
You turn to your friend and say, "It's a new record! We trick-or-treated for two hours and cover two more blocks than we did last year! That's about 20 extra houses!"
What point of view is the passage told in?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
Kylie frowned. She felt disappointed, but wasn't ready to give up. "Ketchup and mustard bottles?"
Perla shock her head again. She disliked that idea immensely, but didn't want to hurt her friend's feelings. "Those would be too hard to move around in."
Kylie was beginning to feel annoyed. "Well, can you think of any better ideas?"
What point of view is the passage told in?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
"Mom, we still haven't picked up any Halloween candy for the trick-or-treaters, and Halloween is this Friday," Halley told her mom as they drop past Target.
"I know. I've been putting it off. I just hate buying candy that I know will harm kids' teeth," her mom replied.
First Person
Second Person
Third Person Objective
Third Person Limited
Third Person Omniscient
