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Quiz 1 5/21/25 Identifying the Author's Purpose

Quiz by MARCUS BECKWITH

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  • Q1
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'The sun sets beautifully over the ocean, painting the sky with brilliant colors.'
    persuade
    criticize
    entertain
    inform
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'Eating fruits and vegetables is important for staying healthy.'
    inform
    confuse
    entertain
    persuade
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'If you use this brand of toothpaste, your teeth will shine like diamonds!'
    educate
    inform
    entertain
    persuade
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a brave knight who fought dragons.'
    analyze
    persuade
    inform
    entertain
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'The water cycle includes evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.'
    inform
    persuade
    insult
    entertain
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'You should always wear a helmet when riding your bike to stay safe.'
    narrate
    entertain
    inform
    persuade
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'The puppy chased its tail, tumbling over in the grass and barking happily.'
    inform
    entertain
    debate
    persuade
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment.'
    describe
    persuade
    inform
    entertain
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'Join us for a magical evening filled with music and laughter at the school play!'
    persuade
    explain
    entertain
    inform
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the author's purpose in this sentence: 'The giant redwood trees in California can grow over 300 feet tall.'
    confuse
    persuade
    inform
    entertain
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the author's purpose in the sentence: 'I think we should all recycle more to help our planet.'
    persuade
    describe
    inform
    entertain
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the author's purpose in the sentence: 'Elephants are the largest land animals and can weigh up to 14,000 pounds.'
    persuade
    inform
    complain
    entertain
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the author's purpose in the sentence: 'Once upon a time, a clever fox outsmarted a hungry crow.'
    inform
    persuade
    advise
    entertain
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the author's purpose in the sentence: 'You should try the new ice cream shop; their chocolate flavor is the best in town!'
    persuade
    inform
    analyze
    entertain
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the author's purpose in the sentence: 'The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.'
    inform
    entertain
    persuade
    argue
    30s

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