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- 1. Multiple Choice
What are three things an author might be trying to when they write?
to answer, to describe, to explain
to be famous, to get money, to type
to talk about things, to write stuff, to read
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a main purpose?
a question to ask
the reason an author is writing
the details of a text
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does the A is ADE stand for?
to answer a question
to describe something
to explain something
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does the D is ADE stand for?
to answer a question
to describe something
to explain something
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the E is ADE stand for?
to answer a question
to describe something
to explain something
- 6. Multiple Choice
Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.
First you have to get a pizza crust. Next you add tomato sauce. On top of the sauce you add cheese and other toppings. Then you cook the pizza in the oven. Now it is ready to eat.
to describe what pizza looks like
to explain how to make pizza
to answer what a pizza is
- 7. Multiple Choice
Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.
Many people wonder what Antarctica is like. Antarctica is a very cold place. There a several animals that call it there home but no people. I looks white because of all the ice and snow. Most of the ice is over a mile thick.
to answer what Antarctica is like
to describe what Antarctica looks like
to explain who live in Antarctica
- 8. Multiple Choice
Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.
Foxes are a mammal. That means that foxes' babies are alive when they are born. Their babies are called pups. Foxes live in dens in the ground or old trees. Rodents are their favorite meal. Sometimes they catch a mouse just to play with it.
to answer what foxes are
to describe what foxes are like
to explain where foxes live
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.
Children wonder why they should eat their vegetables. Vegetables are healthy for you. They have many nutrients your body needs. Most vegetables are low in fat and calories. Eating them can help keep you from getting sick. There are many typs so there is always something new to try!
to answer what vegetables are like
to describe vegetables
to explain how to cook vegetables
to answer why we should eat vegetables
- 10. Multiple Choice
Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.
I am going to throw a surprise party for my mom. I have decorate the house with the party decorations. Then I have to bake a big chocolate cake. It is her favorite. Next I need to wrap the present I bought her. When she gets home I will yell surprise!
to answer what a surprise party is
to describe the party decorations
to explain how to throw a surprise party
to describe the surprise party
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