WorksheetsAuthor's Purpose / Argument Practice
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Each year, thousands of sea turtles are harmed by plastic waste. Scientists have discovered new ways to track ocean pollution and reduce the danger to these animals. What is the author’s purpose?
To entertain
To persuade
To inform
To tell a fictional story
Dylan tiptoed past the sleeping dragon, hoping his backpack full of treasure wouldn’t jingle. What is the author’s purpose?
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
Argue
Before you start the experiment, gather the materials listed below and carefully follow each step. The author wrote this mainly to:
entertain
persuade
inform
argue
What is the claim in the passage: “Students should start school later in the morning. Studies show that kids who sleep longer perform better academically.”?
Kids perform better academically
Students should start school later
Studies show many things
Schools start too early on Mondays
Which sentence is the evidence in the passage: “Eating breakfast helps students stay focused. In a survey, 78% of students who ate breakfast reported improved concentration.”?
Eating breakfast helps students stay focused
Students stay focused
78% of students reported improved concentration
Breakfast is important
Which part is the counterargument in the passage: “Some people say video games are a waste of time. However, many games actually improve problem-solving skills.”?
Video games improve skills
Video games are fun
“Some people say video games are a waste of time.”
Problem-solving skills matter
Which is a reason supporting the claim that "We should plant more trees at our school. Trees provide shade, clean the air, and create a more welcoming environment."?
We should plant more trees
Trees grow slowly
Trees provide shade
Trees attract birds
Does the evidence "Last year, students bought 300 more servings of fruit when it was available daily" support the claim that "Our cafeteria should offer more fresh fruit"?
Yes, it shows students will choose fruit
No, it talks about vegetables
No, the numbers are too small
No, it does not relate to students
What is the author’s purpose in the passage: "Try our new sports drink today! Packed with flavor and vitamins, it will keep you energized all afternoon."?
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Warn
What is the claim in the passage: "Recycling should be required at our school because it reduces waste and helps the environment."?
Recycling helps the environment
Recycling is difficult
Recycling should be required at our school
Recycling is expensive
Why is the evidence in the passage "Students should have longer recess. I feel like everyone would be happier." considered weak?
It uses statistics
It is just an opinion
It mentions recess
It uses strong details
In the passage "Homework should be limited. Experts say too much homework can increase stress in kids.", what type of evidence is used?
A personal story
A statistic
A fact from experts
A counterargument
What is the author's purpose in the passage: "In this article, we will compare the different types of renewable energy and explain how each one works."?
Persuade
Entertain
Inform
Describe characters
Which part is the evidence in the following passage? “School lunches should include more vegetables. According to a health study, kids who eat vegetables daily have stronger immune systems.”
School lunches should include more vegetables
According to a health study…
Kids eat vegetables daily
Immune systems exist
What is the counterargument in the following passage? “Some people argue that reading is boring. But reading allows you to explore worlds you can’t visit in real life.”
Reading is good for your brain
Reading allows exploration
Some people think reading is boring
Books exist
What is a claim in an argument?
A question
The author’s position
A made-up story
A character trait
Which is an author’s purpose?
To repeat
To entertain
To rhyme
To predict
What is evidence?
Feelings
Facts, statistics, or personal stories
Illustrations
Opinions
What is the main purpose of an argumentative text?
To scare readers
To persuade readers
To describe a character
To explain a setting
What do strong arguments include?
Claim, reasons, evidence, counterargument
Setting and plot
Chapters
Illustrations
Which is a reason in an argument?
“Recycling reduces waste.”
“Scientists found 200 pieces of trash.”
“Some people disagree.”
“Trash is smelly.”
What is the role of a counterargument?
To agree with the author
To mention the other side of an argument
To describe characters
To add humor
What does it mean to trace an argument?
Draw pictures
Follow the author’s reasoning
Highlight every sentence
Guess the theme
Evaluating an argument means:
Ignoring the details
Deciding if the argument makes sense
Counting paragraphs
Finding the climax
Which is a sign of strong evidence?
It is emotional
It is specific and factual
It is vague
It is unrelated
Which purpose fits a how-to-guide on fixing your car?
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Argue
What makes an argument persuasive?
Random opinions
Logical reasons and evidence
Jokes
A long introduction
Which step comes first when evaluating an argument?
Identify the claim
Look for illustrations
Rewrite the text
Compare characters
If an author uses strong facts and addresses the other side clearly, their argument is:
Weak
Confusing
Persuasive
Off-topic
