Comprehension: Evaluating Author’s Purpose and Details Quiz

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1. The passage mainly presents facts rather than opinions.

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The author focuses on measurable details and conditions.

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Comprehension: Evaluating Authors Purpose and Details Quiz - Quiz

Go beyond the surface to understand the author's intent! In this evaluating author purpose details quiz, you'll synthesize information from across a text—from specific facts to overall structure—to make a final judgment about the writer's goal. You'll practice the core comprehension skill of evaluating author purpose.

2. The author’s tone is best described as

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The tone is neutral and factual.

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3. Which detail best supports the author’s purpose?

Explanation

Height is a factual, verifiable detail.

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4. Which purpose best fits the passage?

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The passage explains factual information.

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5. The author includes details mainly to teach readers about Everest.

Explanation

Informational writing uses facts to educate.

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6. The author’s main purpose is to __________ readers about Mount Everest.

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The passage explains facts and conditions.

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7. What is the author's primary purpose?

Explanation

The passage provides factual information about Everest.

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8. The author does NOT attempt to

Explanation

The passage avoids personal opinions.

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9. After reading, the reader most likely understands

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The dangers are clearly explained.

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10. After reading the passage, readers should better __________ the challenges of climbing Everest.

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Informational texts increase understanding.

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11. Which phrase signals information rather than persuasion?

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The phrase is neutral and informational.

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12. This passage would most likely appear in a __________.

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Textbooks commonly include factual descriptions like this.

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13. The author mentions danger to give readers more __________ information about the climb.

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Including risk adds important factual context.

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14. Which details support the author’s purpose?

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Both are factual details that inform the reader.

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15. Match each statement to its type.

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Facts can be proven; opinions express feelings.

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The passage mainly presents facts rather than opinions.
The author’s tone is best described as
Which detail best supports the author’s purpose?
Which purpose best fits the passage?
The author includes details mainly to teach readers about Everest.
The author’s main purpose is to __________ readers about Mount...
What is the author's primary purpose?
The author does NOT attempt to
After reading, the reader most likely understands
After reading the passage, readers should better __________ the...
Which phrase signals information rather than persuasion?
This passage would most likely appear in a __________.
The author mentions danger to give readers more __________ information...
Which details support the author’s purpose?
Match each statement to its type.
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