Author's Purpose
Tommy was not happy one little bit. His sister, Susan was making honor roll... again! Tommy was not making honor roll this time, and he was not going to be allowed to do all the things he wanted to do. Poor Tommy! He decided he would just have to study harder and get back on the honor roll.
What is the author's purpose of this writing?
a) persuade
b) inform
c) entertain
d) describe
c) entertain
Many people wear black as a sign of mourning. In China, the color for death is white. People in Turkey wear purple. But everywhere people follow special customs when someone dies.
In this paragraph mourning means:
a) seeing dawn
b) feeling sick
c) showing joy
d) showing sadness
d) showing sadness
In his sophomore year of high school, Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team at Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play at that level, so Jordan was cut from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches by the following summer. When he finally made the varsity squad, Jordan averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history.
What is the theme of this story?
a) If things get too hard, just quit.
b) You need to be short to be successful.
c) Michael Jordan is an inspiration to all.
d) Never give up because persistence pays off!
D. Never give up because persistence pays off!
Sam looked through the window at the city far below. The light came on informing all those on board to fasten their seat belts. They were about to land.
Where was Sam?
In an airplane
Tell which sentence states an opinion.
a) The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France for the 100th birthday of America.
b) It was shipped to America in 350 pieces.
c) America celebrates Independence Day on July 4th.
d) Lady Liberty looks grand with her crown and torch.
d) Lady Liberty looks grand with her crown and torch.
We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets, and you will enjoy having one! They are only $17.99 this week! Come and buy yours today!
What is the author's purpose ?
a) entertain
b) persuade
c) inform
d) share feelings
b) persuade
England has been ruled by monarchs for hundreds of years. The youngest was Henry VI, who became king at age one. Queen Victoria ruled the longest.
In this paragraph a synonym for monarch would be:
a) a type of butterfly
b) rulers
c) a queen
d) children
b. rulers
Tammy and Sammy were both students in Mr. Morton’s reading class. Mr. Morton wasn’t too strict about deadlines, and Sammy took advantage of that system. He did all of his homework in his other classes but never bothered to complete Mr. Morton’s reading assignments, figuring that he could complete them later. Tammy, on the other hand, completed each assignment Mr. Morton assigned the night that he assigned it. She had to stay up a little later, but she didn’t want to get a penalty for turning in her reading work late.
What is the theme of this story?
a) Play first and work last.
b) Trying your best is a waste of time.
c) It is better to do things right the first time.
d) Teachers are unfair.
c) It is better to do things right the first time.
David threw the yellow ball above his head and whacked it with the racket. The ball landed in the middle of the net. "Fault", said the umpire.
What was David doing?
Playing tennis
Choose which sentence is a fact.
a) Tiny algae live inside some fish.
b) A glow-in-the-dark mushroom is an amazing light sight. Having a built-in flashlight is a cool idea.
c) Fireflies are wonderful to see.
a) Tiny algae live inside some fish.
Matt was ready to do his homework. "I am going to ace my math test," he said. Matt opened up his math book and grabbed his notebook. "Uh oh," Matt said as he looked in his pencil case. His pencil was not there. "Where is my pencil?" Matt asked. "I need my pencil to do my homework." Matt looked in his book bag. His pencil was not there. Matt looked around his desk. He did not see his pencil. Matt looked at the floor. His pencil was nowhere to be found! "Mom, I cannot find my pencil," Matt yelled. Mom walked into his room and pointed to the mirror. She said, "Look over there." "What? My pencil is not over there," Matt said. When Matt looked in the mirror, he blushed. His pencil was behind his ear!
Was the author's purpose to:
a) inform the reader on how to sharpen one's pencil
b) persuade the reader to buy mechanical pencils
c) entertain the reader with a story about a boy who lost his pencil
c) entertain the reader with a story about a boy who lost his pencil
Once a man checked out a book from a library and neglected to return it. The book was finally returned by his great-grandson 145 years later. Although the fine came to $2,264, the great grandson did not have to pay it.
In this paragraph neglected means:
a) failed
b) hurried
c) borrowed
d) remembered
a) failed
If you want to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, you need bread, jelly, and peanut butter. Put the peanut butter on one side and the jelly on the other. Last, put the two sides together to make your sandwich.
What was the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?
Inform
Josh woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out, and it was hot. His dad called to Josh saying, “It is a perfect day, don’t forget to bring a towel!” Josh grabbed a towel, and they left the house.
Where do you think Josh and his dad were going?
The beach
Which of the following is NOT a feature that can be found in nonfiction text?
a) Headings that designate sections of text
b) Bullets that indicate a list
c) Factual information about a topic
d) Conversations between characters
d) Conversations between characters
What are those little green lights on the grass and flying in the yard? Are they monsters? Are they UFOs? No, they aren’t monsters, and they aren’t UFOs. They’re fireflies. Fireflies are little insects that glow with a cool green light. If you touch one, it won’t burn you. Some fireflies glow to warn other animals that they don’t taste good. Frogs, bats, and birds do not like to eat animals that glow. The glow helps keep fireflies safe. Sometimes we call fireflies glow worms.
What was the author's purpose in writing the story?
a) to inform the reader about fireflies lights
b) to entertain the reader with a funny story about fireflies
c) to persuade the reader to conduct a science experiment about fireflies
d) to describe the migration habits of fireflies
a) to inform the reader about fireflies lights
Mustard doesn't originate in a jar. It starts out as a tiny seed inside the leaves of the mustard plant. The seeds are dried and made into powder. The powder is mixed with water and spices, and makes a spread for sandwiches.
In this paragraph originate means:
a)end
b) continue
c) begin
d) heal
c) begin
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say "Dance, Boots", he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know if many dogs can do such amazing tricks.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a) Boots is my dog.
b) Boots can sit.
c) Boots is very smart.
d) Most dogs can't dance.
c) Boots is very smart.
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera.
What do you know about Lisa?
a) She is helpful.
b) She is afraid of bugs.
c) She is very curious.
d) She likes to play soccer.
c) She is very curious.
Read the following sentence:
Marla patiently waited in line for her turn.
a) Is the name Marla a noun, verb, adjective or adverb?
b) Tell why the word waited is a verb.
c) Tell why the word patiently is an adverb.
a) Marla is a noun because it names the person
b) Waited is a verb because it shows action and it ends in past tense -ed.
c) Patiently is an adverb because it describes how she waited. Adverbs also usually end in -ly.
Without the creativity of one man, there would be no “happiest place on earth,” also known as Disneyland. Walt Disney was a creative genius who looked out on a huge orange grove and imagined building a “magic kingdom.” As a child, he enjoyed drawing and even sold his pictures to neighbors. As he grew older, he started making short cartoons in Kansas City but soon ran out of money. He decided to find his fortune in Hollywood. He came to California with a suitcase and twenty dollars in his pocket. It was in the 1940s that Walt Disney first had his brainstorm about a fun park for families, but he realized he needed a lot of space for his park because he wanted it to have everything—a mountain, rockets, spinning teacups, and a fairy castle!
What is the author's purpose in writing this biography?
a) to entertain the reader with the enchantment of Disney
b) to inform the reader about Disney's life
c) to explain how to build an amusement park
d) to persuade the reader to visit Disneyland
b) to inform the reader about Disney's life
Purple dye was rare long ago. Since it was hard to get, it also cost a lot of money. As a result, purple became the imperial color. It was only used by kings and queens.
In this paragraph imperial means:
a) royal
b) special
c) inside
d) best
a. royal
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
The main idea of this paragraph is:
a). Peter cannot go in the living room.
b) Peter's parents don't like the carpet.
c) Peter likes to make a mess.
d) Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
d) Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
Abbie has her backpack on her bed. She is packing for a trip. She lays out a waterproof jacket and rain hat, extra socks, a flashlight, compass, binoculars, and water bottle. She hunts for extra batteries and decides to bring her camera. She checks on her sleeping bag and helps her parents bring out the tent.
Where are Abbie and her parents going?
Camping
What spelling correctly completes this sentence?
He is waiting on _________ answer.
a) they're
b) their
c) there
b) their