Authors Purpose

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Authors Purpose

• Reading Skills Practice

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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
But, most importantly, we know water boils at 212
degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Celsius. At
these benchmark degrees, water would boil, thus
beginning to turn from water into water vapor.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
But, most importantly, we know water boils at 212
degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Celsius. At
these benchmark degrees, water would boil, thus
beginning to turn from water into water vapor.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
I would definitely be the best candidate for the
job of class president. I am always on time to
school and have all my homework completed. I
never show disrespect to anyone in our classroom,
including the teacher. You should vote for me.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
I would definitely be the best candidate for the
job of class president. I am always on time to
school and have all my homework completed. I
never show disrespect to anyone in our classroom,
including the teacher. You should vote for me.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
The capital city of South Carolina is Columbia.
Before the state capital was moved to Columbia,
it was in Charleston. It was moved to Columbia
to allow for a more central location.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
The capital city of South Carolina is Columbia.
Before the state capital was moved to Columbia,
it was in Charleston. It was moved to Columbia
to allow for a more central location.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Spring is a fabulous time of year. When I
imagine walking outside during the springtime
afternoons, I can hear the birds singing and
smell the aromatic scent of the flowers. Spring
feels like heaven to me.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Spring is a fabulous time of year. When I
imagine walking outside during the springtime
afternoons, I can hear the birds singing and
smell the aromatic scent of the flowers. Spring
feels like heaven to me.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
10
Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
It was about 1030 pm and Fredericas parents
were asleep. She heard a knock at her window and
went to see what was making the noise. When she
looked outside, she saw a giant giraffe rubbing
his noise on her window.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
It was about 1030 pm and Fredericas parents
were asleep. She heard a knock at her window and
went to see what was making the noise. When she
looked outside, she saw a giant giraffe rubbing
his noise on her window.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Everyone should buy the new and improved Fruity
Gummy Treats. Not only should you buy because of
the great price, but also because of the terrific
taste.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Everyone should buy the new and improved Fruity
Gummy Treats. Not only should you buy because of
the great price, but also because of the terrific
taste.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Katies dress was gorgeous. It was long and
flowing to the ground. Its color was pink with
white lace and it felt as smooth as silk.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Katies dress was gorgeous. It was long and
flowing to the ground. Its color was pink with
white lace and it felt as smooth as silk.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
There were three principle tribes in South
Carolina long ago. They were the Cherokee,
Catawba, and Yemasee. One of those tribes still
has a workable reservation in South Carolina
today. It is the Catawba tribe.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
There were three principle tribes in South
Carolina long ago. They were the Cherokee,
Catawba, and Yemasee. One of those tribes still
has a workable reservation in South Carolina
today. It is the Catawba tribe.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Pauline and Gary ate quickly so they could leave
for their trip. Because they parents allowed
them to choose where to go for vacation, they
were very excited to get to the beach. They knew
they wanted to go swimming and shell-searching.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Pauline and Gary ate quickly so they could leave
for their trip. Because they parents allowed
them to choose where to go for vacation, they
were very excited to get to the beach. They knew
they wanted to go swimming and shell-searching.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to
describe
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Ballerinas work very hard. Not only are they
talented, but also very athletic. They can do
amazing things when they slip on their ballet
shoes. They are such graceful dancers.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain
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Read the excerpt from a story and determine the
authors purpose.
Ballerinas work very hard. Not only are they
talented, but also very athletic. They can do
amazing things when they slip on their ballet
shoes. They are such graceful dancers.
a. to inform b. to persuade c. to entertain