10.2.

C
Author's Purpose Score:
1.Identifying author's __________ in an article is important because it shows why the author is
writing.

2.The author's purpose is always the same as the subject.

A True

B False

3.What is it called when an author expresses their opinion?

A Fact

B Purpose

C Point of View

D Subject

4.Which of the follow is NOT a reason that an author writes an article.

A Entertain

B Inform

C Persuade

D To makes sure the reader is enjoying what he/she is reading.

5.An author writes an article on polar bears moving in new areas for hunting in
order to shed light on the issue global warming. What is this called?
A Purpose

B Opinion

C Point of view

D Subject

6.The only purpose articles in the media serve are to inform readers of events
and issues.
A True

B False

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7.The following is an example of an author attempting to persuade an audience:

I do not believe that students should have homework because they already do so
much work in school. Why should they have to take work home as well?
A True

B False

8.What is the author's purpose in the following sentence?

Polar bears often hunt in regions where there are very few humans.
A Entertain

B Give an opinion

C Inform

D Persuade

9.From this title, what can the reader infer the subject of this article is?
A Bee habitats

B "Bring Back the Bees Campaign"

C Detrimental effect the absence of bees has had on the environment

D Environmental concerns of bees

10.From this title, what can the reader infer the is the author's purpose of this
article?
A Entertain the reader with a funny story about the failed campaign.

B Inform the reader of controversy surrounding the campaign.

C List the dangers of wildflowers on the environment.

D Persuade the reader not to buy Cheerios.

11.Which answer best represents what this brief passage suggests?

A It is irresponsible to plan certain plants in some areas.

B Wildflowers attract more bees than any other flower.

C Wildflowers are diverse plants that can be planted in any

environment.

D The campaign could do more harm to the environment than good.

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12.Ending the article with this sentence suggests that General Mills is not an
environmentally conscious company. The author is trying to persuade the reader
not to purchase their products.
A True

B False

13.It is important to understand author's purpose because it explains what an

author is trying to express.
A True

B False

14.An author writes an article chronicling a recent event. They write their article
in time sequence in order to express the event to the readers. What type of purpose
does this type of writing suggest?
A Entertainment

B Informative

C Persuasive

D Summary

15.What would be the purpose of an article explaining what a person should take on a
hiking trip?

16.What would be the purpose of an article telling the reader why they should see a new
movie?

17.What would be the purpose of an article telling the reader about a dog taking care of a
kitten?

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18.What would be the purpose of an article explaining the events of the recent election?

19.What would be the purpose of an article explain why the reader should vote?

20.What would be the purpose of an article explaining something silly that happened at a
local poll place?

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