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Author's purpose

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The reason an author writes is called....

a)

point of view

b)

author's purpose

c)

theme

d)

reasons

2.

Which Author's Purpose is this:

The Parts of an Apple

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

3.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

4.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for 3 blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

5.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dragon's quest!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

6.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

The rabbit's fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

7.

Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text:


The author is writing a report about a famous person. You visit the library and check out a book that tells you about the life and inventions of Thomas Edison.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

8.

Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text:


You want a dog, but your parents are totally against the idea. You decide to impress them by writing a list of twenty reasons why getting a puppy is a good idea for your family.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

9.

Determine the Author's Purpose of the following text:


You are spending the day in Sequoia National Park with your family. You have never encountered such enormous trees in your entire life! While your family stops for a picnic lunch, you decide to write in your journal. Your write about everything you've seen, heard, smelled, and touched in the park so far today. You want to be able to read this journal entry in the future and always remember this amazing place!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

10.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Sarah knew time travel was impossible. Everything she'd learned in science told her it couldn't be done. But as she looked around the street, noting the horse-drawn carriages and the women dressed in long dresses and hats, she realized she was in the 19th century.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

11.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Building a bird house is a relatively simple task. Begin by cutting your wood to size, according to the pattern you've chosen. Before cutting, be sure to measure each pattern twice to ensure you are cutting the wood to the correct length.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

12.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Hellen Keller was born in 1880 and died in 1968. Despite being deaf and blind, Keller was a political activist, a lecturer, an author, and a tireless advocate for those with disabilities.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

13.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Begin by setting all the parts out on a flat, well-lit surface. Ensure that you have all of the parts listed in the assembly instructions. First, assemble the sides of the bookcase by fastening the base plate to the side rails using two screws per side.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

14.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

The elderly lady stood, teetered a bit, and reached out for the pole near her seat. Ad the bus pulled to a stop, she began the long walk to the door. Her starched black dress was completely smooth, without a wrinkle, stain, or faded spot. Against her skin, it stood in stark contrast to her pale, wrinkled hands. On her head she wore a small, black hat with a black veil that hung just to her eyes.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

15.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Before preparing food, clean all kitchen surfaces thoroughly and was your hands with very warm water and antibacterial soap. Be sure to pull back your hair, and make sure your clothing has no straps or strings that could fall into a hot stove.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

16.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

The cat's eyes were yellow, tinged with gold and brown. In the sunlight, the colors collided into each other like a topaz stone... or maybe a rich caramel candy. The unique color was so radiant it even shone in dim lighting.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe

17.

What is the Author's Purpose of the text below:

Sam looked into the microscope. He couldn't believe what he saw! It was like an entire universe existed in this drop of water he'd taken from inside the meteor that had fallen on his lawn. This was like no other water he'd ever seen!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

e)

Describe