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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe 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?to tell a story about pyramidsto inform you about the Food Group Pyramidto convince you to eat vegetablesto explain how to go shopping for food - 2. Multiple ChoiceTed 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?to tell a story about a boy who worked hardto teach how to play basketballto persuade you to try out for the basketball teamto explain the rules of basketball - 3. Multiple ChoiceBeth 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?to tell a story about a girl who enjoyed the circusto teach you about the animals in the circusto persuade you to visit the circusto explain how much it costs to attend the circus - 4. Multiple ChoiceIt'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?to entertain with a story about schoolto teach you how to get good gradesto persuade you to work hard in schoolto explain the best colleges - 5. Multiple ChoiceRules 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?to entertain with a story about people who follow the rulesto inform about the rules of gamesto persuade people to follow the rulesto explain the rules of chess - 6. Multiple ChoiceAn article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.PersuadeInformEntertain
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.PersuadeInformEntertain
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAn “X-men” comic book.PersuadeInformEntertain
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.PersuadeInformEntertain
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built.PersuadeInformEntertain
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA poem about bald eagles.PersuadeInformEntertain
- 12. Multiple ChoiceA story about two girls that go on a crazy adventure.InformEntertainPersuade
- 13. Multiple ChoiceDo 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?to entertain you with a story about artiststo teach you how all artists become famousto convince you to attend an art programto explain how to paint a sunset - 14. Multiple ChoiceA sign saying, “Rest Stop Five Miles Ahead.”PersuadeInformEntertain
- 15. Multiple ChoiceDid you know that smiling is actually easier than frowning? It takes many more facial muscles to frown than to smile. In fact, smiling is also better for your health. When you smile, your sending a message to your brain that you're happy. So, make sure to smile! :) What is the author's purpose?To persuade the reader that frowning is easier than smiling.To describe how frowns create wrinkles.To encourage readers not to smile.To inform readers on the benefits of smiling.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceFriday and Saturday only! Buy our top lunchboxes today. It makes it easier to store containers and is extremely lightweight. More importantly, our lunchboxes are economical, practical and recyclable. You can get one now for only $19.99. Buy yours today! What is the author's purpose?To explain how their lunchbox is good for the environment.To emphasize the disadvantages of their lunchbox.To highlight the number of people who have purchased their product.To persuade customers to buy their product.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceSpiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs and fangs that inject venom. Spiders have primarily four pairs of eyes on the top-front area. What is the author's purpose?To highlight how the venom spiders have can be dangerous.To inform readers on the habitat of a spider.To describe characteristics of a spider.To compare spiders with other insects.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCobras typically live in hot, tropical areas but are also found in savannahs, grasslands, forests and farming areas in Africa and Southern Asia. They like to spend time underground, under rocks and in trees. You can also find cobras in the water. What is the author's purpose?To explain why cobras live in hot areas.To highlight the different places cobras can be found.To describe how cobras interact with other snakes.To warn readers to be aware and careful of cobras
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.PersuadeInformEntertain
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts.PersuadeInformEntertain
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