Author's Purpose
A flyer gives the dates, location and schedule for the school's book fair. What is the author's main purpose?
To Inform
This text feature names the topic of a section and helps readers find information quickly.
Subtitle
Choose the correct verb: The student ______ her notebook to class. (bring/brings)
brings
This transition signals an opposite idea: "I wanted to ride my bike. _________, it began to rain."
However
The students left ___ backpacks beside the classroom door. What word belongs in the blank?
(they're/their/there)
Their
A student council candidate argues that the school should add more shaded benches, supporting the claim with reasons. What is the author's purpose?
To Persuade
This brief text beside or beneath a picture explains what the image shows.
Captions
Choose the correct verb: Several ______ volunteered to help. (has/have)
have
This word introduces a contrast between two choices: “________ the blue jacket is warmer, the red one is lighter.”
Although
______ going to enjoy the performance. What contraction belongs in the blank?
(You're/Your)
You're
A short story follows a nervous dog that accidentally becomes the star of a talent show. What is the author's most likely purpose?
To Entertain
This print feature slants letters and can be used to emphasize a word or identify the title of a book.
Italics
Choose the correct verb: The class ____ taking its Science quiz. (is/are)
Is
This phrase signals the outcome of an action: “The team organized its notes. _______, the presentation was clear.”
As a result
___ been a long day. What contraction belongs in the blank?
(Its/It's)
It's
A passage describes how rainwater travels from rooftops through gutters into a collection barrel. What is the author's purpose?
To Describe
A ______________ defines words and is typically located in the back of an informational text.
Glossary
The committee_________(has/have) reached its decision.
Has
This transition adds an idea that strengthens a point: “The trail is scenic. ___, it is well maintained.”
Furthermore
That backpack is heavier ___ mine. What word belongs in the blank?
(then/than)
Than
A writer describes missing a childhood friend: "Even the empty swing seemed to wait for her." What is the most likely author's purpose?
To Explain
This feature lists chapters and sections in order, often with page numbers.
Table of Contents
Both _____(was/were) invited to join the club.
Were
This phrase highlights a difference: "The first article is brief. _________, the second gives extensive details."
In contrast
The new rule had a positive ___ on the team. What word belongs in the blank?
(affect/effect)
Effect