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Author's Purpose

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
2.

Read the passage below and answer the question.


Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.


What was the author's purpose in writing the passage?

a)

To entertain the reader

b)

To inform the reader

c)

To humor the reader

d)

To provide description for the reader.

3.

What was the author's purpose in writing this?

a)

To entertain

b)

To inform

c)

To describe

d)

To explain

4.

Which is a topic sentence?

a)

Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.

b)

The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

c)

The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

5.

Which is a topic sentence?

a)

Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday

b)

Our meal is very traditional.

6.

What are the supporting details?

a)

My hometown is known for several amazing and natural features.

b)

Fort Lauderdale is noted for its beautiful beaches.

c)

A stunning feature is the natural coral reef located off the coast.

7.
Of all the fruits, bananas taste the best.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
8.
In Australia, there are 5 states and 2 territories.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
9.
Miss Cowie has dark brown hair.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
10.
What is textual evidence?
a)
You claim.
b)
Proof from the text to support your answer.
c)
What the author thinks about a topic.
d)
An explanation in your own words about your claim.
11.
Why is it important to provide textual evidence?
a)
It makes your paragraph longer.
b)
It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.
c)
It shows that you know what you are talking about.
d)
It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.
12.
Which piece of evidence supports that Kathleen is brave?
a)
"Even slight miscalculations could send the Vulcan cruiser thousands of miles off course."
b)
Kathleen might never see her parents again.
c)
"Kathleen reassured them with a confident look as she logged onto the navigation computer."
d)
Something could go wrong during takeoff. 
13.

Everyday after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the job Paul might have?

a)

A doctor

b)

A teacher

c)

A construction worker

d)

A basketball coach

14.

You make inferences everyday (not just in reading)

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Bullying is no joke in schools across America. Bullying is when someone seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone else against their will.


The passage above uses what kind of elaborative technique?

a)

Cause & Effect

b)

Scenario

c)

Definition

d)

Statistics

16.

A higher percentage of male than of female students report being physically bullied (6% vs. 4%), whereas a higher percentage of female than of male students reported being the subjects of rumors (18% vs. 9%) and being excluded from activities on purpose (7% vs. 4%)


The passage above uses which TWO (2) elaborative techniques? Select all that apply.

a)

Quotation

b)

Compare & Contrast

c)

Statistic

d)

Anecdote