Free Printable Author's Purpose

1.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain you with a story about artists

b)

to teach you how all artists become famous

c)

to persuade you to attend an art program

d)

to explain how to paint a sunset

2.

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?

a)

to entertain you witha 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

3.

A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Illustrate

d)

Entertain

4.

Read the passage below and answer the question.

Marsupials are a type of mammal. 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.

5.

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

a)

trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

b)

trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

c)

trying to get you to do or try something.

d)

trying to see if you are paying attention.

6.

When an author's purpose is to inform, it means the author is

a)

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

b)

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

c)

trying to get you to do or try something.

d)

trying to see if you are paying attention.

7.

When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:

a)

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

b)

trying to get you to do or try something.

c)

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

d)

trying to see if you are paying attention.

8.

"Johnny was successful as LCES class President. He got an extra recess on Thursdays for his 5th grade class. A vending machine was also brought in to fundraise for the school government club. His track record speaks for itself. Vote for Johnny, LCMS Class President, 2019-20." This is an example of ___________ writing.

a)

Informative

b)

Entertaining

c)

Persuasion

d)

Performance

9.

A boy asks his father, "Dad, are bugs good to eat?"

"That's disgusting - don't talk about things like that over dinner, " the dad replies.

After dinner the father asks, "Now, son, what did you want to ask me?"

"Oh, nothing," the boy says. "There was a bug in your soup, now it's gone."

a)

Persuasion

b)

Informative

c)

Entertaining

d)

Exciting

10.

When referring to author's purpose "PIE" stands for:

a)

Perform, Inform, Explain

b)

Perfect, Include, Entertain

c)

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

d)

Persuade, Include, Explain

11.

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to tell a story about pyramids

b)

to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

c)

to convince you to eat vegetables

d)

to explain how to go shopping for food

12.

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to tell a story about pyramids

b)

to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

c)

to convince you to eat vegetables

d)

to explain how to go shopping for food

13.

Beth and her mom went to the circus. This was a special day because she had never been to a circus before. They bought peanuts and went to their seats. She saw clowns, jugglers, and people on trapezes. There were elephants, lions, and tigers. It was a very exciting day for Beth.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus

b)

to teach you about the animals in the circus

c)

to persuade you to visit the circus

d)

to explain how much it costs to attend the circus

14.

An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

15.

An “X-men” comic book.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

16.

A story about two girls that go on a crazy adventure.

a)

Inform

b)

Entertain

c)

Persuade

17.

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?

a)

to entertain you witha 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

18.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain you with a story about artists

b)

to teach you how all artists become famous

c)

to persuade you to attend an art program

d)

to explain how to paint a sunset

19.

Read the passage below and answer the question.

In Tarpon Springs, Florida there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.

The author most likely wrote this passage to...

a)

Inform the reader

b)

Entertain the reader

c)

Provide a description for the reader

20.

Frogs are amphibians. They can live on either land or in water. A frog can lay thousands of egg called frog spawn.

The author's purpose in writing this passage is to...

a)

Inform the reader about frogs.

b)

To persuade the reader to buy frogs.

c)

To describe how to buy frogs.

Author's Purpose

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 46mins

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