WorksheetsDay 32 Exercise: Author's Purpose
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main purpose of an author when they write to inform?
To entertain the reader with a story
To provide facts or information
To persuade the reader to agree with them
To describe a character’s feelings
Which of the following is NOT a common author’s purpose?
To inform
To persuade
To confuse
To entertain
If an author wants to convince readers to recycle, what is their main purpose?
To entertain
To persuade
To inform
To narrate
Which author’s purpose is most likely found in a science textbook?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To describe
Which of the following best describes the author’s purpose in a fictional short story?
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
To instruct
Read the story below and answer the question: Maya watched the rain tap against her window, wishing she could go outside. She sighed, picked up her book, and soon forgot about the storm as she was swept into a world of adventure and magic. What is the author’s main purpose in this story?
To inform about weather
To persuade to read more
To entertain with a story
To explain how to read
Read the story below and answer the question: Plastic pollution is a growing problem in our oceans. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the sea, harming marine life and ecosystems. Reducing plastic use and recycling can help protect our planet. What is the author’s intent in this passage?
To entertain with a story
To inform about plastic pollution
To describe marine animals
To narrate a personal experience
Read the story below and answer the question: Every morning, I run through the park, feeling the cool breeze and hearing birds sing. Running helps me clear my mind and stay healthy. I encourage everyone to try running for a happier, healthier life. What is the author’s purpose in this passage?
To persuade readers to run
To inform about birds
To entertain with a story
To describe a park
Read the story below and answer the question: The city’s new library opened last week. It offers thousands of books, free internet access, and community events for all ages. The library aims to be a welcoming place for everyone to learn and connect. What is the author’s main intent in this passage?
To persuade people to visit the library
To inform about the new library
To entertain with a story
To describe a book
Which of the following best differentiates between “to inform” and “to persuade” as author’s purposes?
“To inform” gives facts; “to persuade” tries to change opinions.
“To inform” is always fiction; “to persuade” is always nonfiction.
“To inform” uses jokes; “to persuade” uses facts only.
“To inform” is for children; “to persuade” is for adults.
