Author's Purpose
Quiz by Barbara Villanueva
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- Q1
1. An author writes an article titled “How Solar Panels Work: A Beginner’s Guide.” What is the author's primary purpose?
C. To inform
A. To entertain
B. To persuade
D. To describe
30s - Q2
2. A commercial on TV shows happy families who switched to a new brand of cereal, claiming it's the best way to start your day. What is the purpose of this commercial?
B. To persuade
A. To inform
C. To entertain
D. To describe
30s - Q3
3. J.K. Rowling writes a new Harry Potter novel filled with magic, adventures, and friendship. What is her main purpose?
C. To entertain
A. To inform
B. To persuade
D. To describe
30s - Q4
4. A non-profit organization sends out flyers that say, “Join the Fight Against Hunger: Donate Today!” What is the purpose of this flyer?
B. To persuade
A. To entertain
C. To describe
D. To inform
30s - Q5
5. An article in National Geographic explains the migration patterns of humpback whales. What is the author's purpose?
B. To inform
A. To persuade
C. To entertain
D. To describe
30s - Q6
6. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, the author writes a story about a boy’s adventures on the Mississippi River. What is Twain’s purpose?
D. To entertain
A. To describe
B. To inform
C. To persuade
30s - Q7
7. A writer pens a vivid essay about the vibrant colors and sounds of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. What is the main purpose?
C. To describe
A. To inform
B. To persuade
D. To entertain
30s - Q8
8. A politician writes an opinion piece titled “Why We Must Act Now to Address Climate Change.” What is the author’s purpose?
A. To persuade
D. To describe
B. To inform
C. To entertain
30s - Q9
9. A documentary on Netflix, “The Secrets of the Ocean: Marine Life Uncovered,” focuses on the habits of deep-sea creatures. What is the purpose of the documentary?
B. To inform
A. To persuade
C. To entertain
D. To describe
30s - Q10
10. A biography of Martin Luther King Jr. provides a detailed account of his life and achievements. What is the author’s purpose?
B. To inform
A. To persuade
C. To entertain
D. To describe
30s