Free Printable Author's Purpose

1.

What would the authors purpose be if they’re trying to make you laugh?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

2.

It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

3.

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

4.

If the author wants you to vote for a certain person, what is their purpose?

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

5.

What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

6.

It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain with a story about school

b)

to teach you how to get good grades

c)

to persuade you to work hard in school

d)

to explain the best colleges

7.

What does the 'P' in PIE stand for?

a)

Play

b)

Pineapple

c)

Persuasive

d)

Process

8.

What is the purpose of writing to inform?

a)

To make someone laugh

b)

To describe a dragon

c)

To convince someone

d)

To give information about a topic

9.

What does the 'I' in PIE stand for?

a)

Imagine

b)

Introduce

c)

Ice cream

d)

Inform

10.

What does the 'E' in PIE stand for?

a)

Eat

b)

Explain

c)

Entertain

d)

Erase

11.

What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)

a)

Persuade, Inform, Electrify

b)

Perform, Infer, Entertain

c)

Persuade, Inform, Educate

d)

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

12.

What is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

13.

A book of knock-knock jokes

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

14.

Directions on how to ride a bike

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

15.

Choose the author's main purpose(s) in the passage below.

"Run to your nearest toy store and buy the Lazy Crazy Scooter today! Give your tired feet a rest as you zip through town in style on this motorized scooter. It's the best, craziest scooter around!"

a)

Persuade you

b)

Inform you

c)

Entertain you

16.

A menu for a Chinese restaurant

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

17.

The new Diary of A Wimpy Kid book

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

18.

A book of knock-knock jokes

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

19.

The author is the ____________ of a story.

a)

writer

b)

artist

c)

reader

d)

setting

20.

An author's purpose is...

a)

the reason an author writes

b)

the way the author sees and interprets the world

c)

author's sense of humor

d)

author's way of life.

21.

A commercial selling a new Star Wars Lego toy.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

22.

A menu for a Chinese restaurant

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

23.

The new Diary of A Wimpy Kid book

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

24.

A book of knock-knock jokes

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

25.

The author is the ____________ of a story.

a)

writer

b)

artist

c)

reader

d)

setting

26.

An author's purpose is...

a)

the reason an author writes

b)

the way the author sees and interprets the world

c)

author's sense of humor

d)

author's way of life.

27.

Q.

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What is the Author's Purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

28.

Q.

Did you know that there are more than 150 species of owls in the world? Some counts indicate that there are more than 220 species of owls depending on how different owls are classified? Owls also have a flattened facial disk that funnels sound to the bird’s ears. Sounds are magnified as much as 10 times to help the owl hear noises humans can’t detect. Humans are threatening these great animals with habitat loss and pesticides that poison the birds.

What is the authors' purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

29.

It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

30.

Q.

Avocadoes are the superior fruit, and here’s why. Avocadoes can go with any food, they make the perfect compliment to meat, vegetables, chips, and many other foods. They are also great by themselves with a little salt and lemon. There is no other fruit that is as versatile as the avocado. Therefore, it is the best fruit.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

31.

Q.

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman God of War, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to it’s reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere made up of mostly carbon dioxide. Mars is also home to the tallest mountain in the solar system, a shield volcano named Olympus Mons formed over 1 billion years ago.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

32.

Q.

Jessie woke up super excited, today was the day he was going to adopt a pet! His dad took him to the pet store and they stopped in front of the puppy kennel where he found the cutest puppy he had ever seen, a chocolate lab named Lily. His father signed the adoption papers and Jessie took his new pet home. Ever since that day, Jessie and Lily have been inseparable best friends.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

33.

A commercial selling a new Star Wars Lego toy.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

34.

A menu for a Chinese restaurant

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

35.

The new Diary of A Wimpy Kid book

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

36.

A book of knock-knock jokes

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

37.

The author is the ____________ of a story.

a)

writer

b)

artist

c)

reader

d)

setting

38.

An author's purpose is...

a)

the reason an author writes

b)

the way the author sees and interprets the world

c)

author's sense of humor

d)

author's way of life.

39.

Q.

Does your dog need a haircut? Then come to Alexia’s Professional Pet Pampering Salon! The moment you walk in, you will be greeted by one of our highly trained pet groomers. They will assist you in choosing a pet care package that is right for you. Wait in our luxurious waiting room where you will have a great view of your pet being taken care of through a large glass window. You are sure to enjoy your experience!

What is the Author's Purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

40.

Q.

Did you know that there are more than 150 species of owls in the world? Some counts indicate that there are more than 220 species of owls depending on how different owls are classified? Owls also have a flattened facial disk that funnels sound to the bird’s ears. Sounds are magnified as much as 10 times to help the owl hear noises humans can’t detect. Humans are threatening these great animals with habitat loss and pesticides that poison the birds.

What is the authors' purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

41.

It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

42.

Q.

Avocadoes are the superior fruit, and here’s why. Avocadoes can go with any food, they make the perfect compliment to meat, vegetables, chips, and many other foods. They are also great by themselves with a little salt and lemon. There is no other fruit that is as versatile as the avocado. Therefore, it is the best fruit.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

43.

Q.

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman God of War, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to it’s reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere made up of mostly carbon dioxide. Mars is also home to the tallest mountain in the solar system, a shield volcano named Olympus Mons formed over 1 billion years ago.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

44.

Q.

Jessie woke up super excited, today was the day he was going to adopt a pet! His dad took him to the pet store and they stopped in front of the puppy kennel where he found the cutest puppy he had ever seen, a chocolate lab named Lily. His father signed the adoption papers and Jessie took his new pet home. Ever since that day, Jessie and Lily have been inseparable best friends.

What is the author’s purpose for writing this selection?

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

45.

Persuade means...

a)

Make people agree with you

b)

Make people angry

c)

Make people think the opposite thing

d)

Make people fall in love

46.

Entertain means...

a)

To make people scared

b)

To make people sad

c)

To make people enjoy something

d)

To go to the circus

47.

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 tell a 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

48.

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

49.

It's important to go to school. What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain with a story about school

b)

to teach you how to get good grades

c)

to persuade you to work hard in school

d)

to explain the best colleges

50.

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules

b)

to inform about the rules of games

c)

to persuade people to follow the rules

d)

to explain the rules of chess

51.

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 convince you to attend an art program

d)

to explain how to paint a sunset

52.

When an author's purpose is to inform, the text will include mostly ________.

a)

opinions

b)

funny or imaginary details

c)

characters and a setting

d)

facts (information that is true)

53.

Words like "best," "should," "think," "believe" and "feel" are clues that an author is most likely trying to ________.

a)

entertain you

b)

inform you

c)

persuade you

54.

An author's purpose is...

a)

the reason an author writes

b)

the way the author sees and interprets the world

c)

author's sense of humor

d)

author's way of life.

55.

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)

Explain

c)

Entertain

d)

Describe

56.

Inform means...

a)

Give informal speech

b)

Give information

c)

Take the form

d)

Give in a form

57.

An author always has only one purpose for writing?

a)

True

b)

False

Author's Purpose

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

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