Author's Purpose Skill Builder

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Author's Purpose Skill Builder

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Grade: Grade 1

Subject: Reading

Topic: Author's Purpose

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Questions: 20

Instructions:
Read each short sentence. Think about why the author wrote it. Choose one answer: to tell, to teach, or to entertain.

Skills Practiced:

Author's Purpose
Reading
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

The sun is bright in the sky.

2Question

My dog can wag his tail.

3Question

A cat is sleeping on the couch.

4Question

I like to eat apples at lunch.

5Question

Pigs say oink.

6Question

Wash your hands before you eat.

7Question

You should brush your teeth every day.

8Question

Always look both ways before crossing the street.

9Question

Read a book for 10 minutes each day.

10Question

Be kind and use gentle words.

11Question

The silly goose wore boots and a hat.

12Question

The puppy danced in a rain puddle.

13Question

A pancake jumped off the plate and ran away.

14Question

The monkey wore a blue scarf and sang a song.

15Question

The tiny dragon sneezed three times.

16Question

Mom said to put away your toys before dinner.

17Question

The red bird flew to the tall tree.

18Question

The class should line up quietly after recess.

19Question

A turtle raced a bunny and won the game.

20Question

The author wrote a book to share facts and help people learn.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	to tell
2	to tell
3	to tell
4	to tell
5	to tell
6	to teach
7	to teach
8	to teach
9	to teach
10	to teach
11	to entertain
12	to entertain
13	to entertain
14	to entertain
15	to entertain
16	to teach
17	to tell
18	to teach
19	to entertain
20	to teach