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Author's Purpose Practice Worksheet
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Author's Purpose Practice Worksheet
Author's Purpose Practice Worksheet
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Grade: Grade 4
Subject: English Language Arts
Topic: Author's Purpose
Time: 20 Minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Questions: 10
Instructions: Read each passage or statement carefully. Decide the author's purpose: to inform, to persuade, or to entertain. Write the best answer for each question. Some questions may ask you to explain your thinking in one short sentence.
Skills Practiced:
Author's Purpose
English Language Arts
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
1Question
A nonfiction book explains how plants grow from seeds into flowers. What is the author's purpose?
2Question
A flyer says, 'Join the school clean-up day and help make our playground shine!' What is the author's purpose?
3Question
A story about a talking dog who gets lost and finds his way home is written in a funny way. What is the author's purpose?
4Question
A science article tells readers facts about the water cycle and shows labeled pictures. What is the author's purpose?
5Question
An advertisement says, 'Try our crunchy apple snacks today—they are the tastiest choice for lunch!' What is the author's purpose?
6Question
A poem describes a rainy day and makes the reader imagine the sound of raindrops on a window. What is the author's purpose?
7Question
A magazine page gives steps for building a bird feeder and includes safety tips. What is the author's purpose?
8Question
A letter says, 'You should read this book because it teaches kindness and has exciting adventures.' What is the author's purpose?
9Question
A short story ends with a surprise when the classroom hamster becomes the class helper. What is the author's purpose?
10Question
A newspaper article explains why saving water is important, gives facts, and asks readers to turn off the tap while brushing their teeth. What is the author's purpose?