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Author's Purpose

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

A story about two girls that go on a crazy adventure is written to ______.

a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Persuade
5.

What is the purpose of a section in a history book describing the way of life of the first people of Trinidad and Tobago?

a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
6.

What is the purpose of an “X-men” comic book?

a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
7.
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
8.
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
9.

There is a website saying that a new highway should not be built because it will destroy the habitat of endangered animals.  The website is asking readers to sign a "Stop the Highway" petition.

What is the author's purpose?

a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
10.
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
11.

Read the passage below and answer the question.

The Sunnyvale Primary School hosted a Mother's Day program on Friday, 5th May, 20__. The event was held from six o'clock in the evening, at the Sunnyvale Community Centre. Three hundred parents were present, along with the students and staff.

The author most likely wrote this passage to...

a)

Inform the reader

b)

Entertain the reader

c)

Provide a description for the reader

12.
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
13.

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.

14.

"Johnny was successful as the president of Bayview School's Student Council. He got an extra recess on Thursdays for his 5th grade class. A vending machine was also brought in to fundraise for the 4H club. Johnny is the best choice for President. Vote for Johnny to have a second term as President." This is an example of ______ writing.

a)

Informative

b)

Entertaining

c)

Persuasion

d)

Performance

15.

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

16.
What is the author's purpose?
A sticker on a frozen pizza with directions explaining how to cook the pizza and offering nutritional information
a)
Inform
b)
Persuade
c)
Entertain
17.

Prior to the fight, Josi Farrel and Hema Gill were conversing in the classroom. Then, Marti Vince approached the students and accused Josi of cheating in the English test. Josi stated that she had not cheated, but Marti persisted with the accusations.

a)
entertain
b)
persuade
c)

inform

d)
describe
18.
Bella, the magical unicorn, flew high in the sky. She soared among the clouds, feeling the swift wind in her face. She loved looking down on the enchanted forest and all the wonderful creatures living there. 
a)
Inform
b)
Entertain
c)
Persuade
19.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It has a giant red spot, which is actually a huge storm.  Jupiter also has more than 50 moons and takes nearly 12 years to orbit the sun.
a)
Entertain
b)
Persuade
c)
Inform
20.

textbooks, non-fiction books, expository essays, biographies, newspaper articles, and directions are written to:

a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
21.

advertisements, opinions and campaign speeches are all examples of writing to _____.

a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
22.
In a poem, the author's purpose is to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
23.
What is the authors purpose in this writing:
First, you get the bread. Then, you get the jelly and peanut butter. Then, you get a butter knife and spread the jelly and peanut butter on separate pieces of bread. Lastly, put the two slices of bread together and BOOM! You got a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
a)
To explain
b)
To entertain
c)
To Inform
d)
To decribe