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Grade 9 Spelling Worksheet: Author's Purpose Challenge Practice
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Grade 9 Spelling Worksheet: Author's Purpose Challenge Practice
Author's Purpose Challenge Practice
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Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Spelling
Topic: Author's Purpose
Time: 20 Minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Questions: 15
Instructions: Read each item carefully. For each question, choose or write the correct answer about the author's purpose. The questions get a little harder as you go. Check your spelling in every response.
Skills Practiced:
Author's Purpose
Spelling
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
1Question
What is the most likely author’s purpose if a flyer gives facts about a school club meeting time and place?
2Question
What is the most likely author’s purpose if a story is written to make readers laugh?
3Question
What is the most likely author’s purpose if an advertisement tells you to buy a new backpack?
4Question
Spell the word that means the author wants to give facts or information: i_n_o_r_
5Question
Spell the word that means the author wants readers to enjoy the text: e_t_r_t_i_
6Question
Spell the word that means the author wants readers to agree or act: p_r_u_d_
7Question
Read this purpose statement: 'The author explains how recycling helps the environment.' Which purpose is best?
8Question
Read this purpose statement: 'The author tells a funny personal story about a dog at the park.' Which purpose is best?
9Question
Read this purpose statement: 'The author tries to convince students to join the debate team.' Which purpose is best?
10Question
Choose the correct spelling: Which word names the purpose of teaching or giving facts? A. infrom B. inform C. infom
11Question
Choose the correct spelling: Which word names the purpose of making people enjoy a text? A. entertaen B. entertain C. intertain
12Question
Choose the correct spelling: Which word names the purpose of trying to change someone’s opinion? A. persuade B. perswade C. persaude
13Question
A magazine article shares steps for building a bird feeder and includes labeled pictures. What is the author’s purpose?
14Question
A blog post uses jokes, dialogue, and a surprising ending to keep readers interested. What is the author’s purpose?
15Question
A speech gives reasons, facts, and a strong closing statement to convince people to recycle more. What is the author’s purpose?