Author's Purpose Worksheet

Author's Purpose Short Answer

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Author's Purpose Worksheet

Author's Purpose Short Answer

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Grade: Grade 3

Subject: Writing

Topic: Author's Purpose

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Very Easy

Questions: 20

Instructions:
Read each short passage or sentence. Then write the author's purpose: to inform, to entertain, or to persuade. Answer in a short sentence.

Skills Practiced:

Author's Purpose
Writing
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

A book tells facts about cats. What is the author's purpose?

2Question

A story about a silly dog makes people laugh. What is the author's purpose?

3Question

A poster says, 'Drink water every day to stay healthy!' What is the author's purpose?

4Question

An article explains how rainbows form. What is the author's purpose?

5Question

A fairy tale has talking animals and magic. What is the author's purpose?

6Question

An ad says, 'Try our new crayons today!' What is the author's purpose?

7Question

A paragraph gives steps for planting seeds. What is the author's purpose?

8Question

A comic strip has funny characters and jokes. What is the author's purpose?

9Question

A flyer says, 'Join our school book club!' What is the author's purpose?

10Question

A nonfiction page explains what frogs eat. What is the author's purpose?

11Question

A story about a lost puppy has a happy ending. What is the author's purpose?

12Question

A sign says, 'Wear your helmet when biking.' What is the author's purpose?

13Question

A report tells where volcanoes are found. What is the author's purpose?

14Question

A poem uses rhyming words and funny ideas. What is the author's purpose?

15Question

A teacher's note says, 'Please read for 20 minutes each night.' What is the author's purpose?

16Question

A newspaper article gives facts about a sports game. What is the author's purpose?

17Question

A short story about a bunny and a turtle is fun to read. What is the author's purpose?

18Question

A brochure says, 'Visit our zoo to see amazing animals!' What is the author's purpose?

19Question

A science book explains how plants grow from seeds. What is the author's purpose?

20Question

A writer uses jokes, made-up characters, and a fun ending in a story. What is the author's purpose?

Answer Key

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