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 main purpose is to __________ readers about Mount Everest.

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The passage explains facts and conditions.

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

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Height is a factual, verifiable detail.

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4. The author’s tone is best described as

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The tone is neutral and factual.

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5. Which purpose best fits the passage?

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The passage explains factual information.

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

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Informational writing uses facts to educate.

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7. Which phrase signals information rather than persuasion?

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The phrase is neutral and informational.

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8. The author does NOT attempt to

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The passage avoids personal opinions.

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9. What is the author's primary purpose?

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The passage provides factual information about Everest.

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10. 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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11. Match each statement to its type.

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Facts can be proven; opinions express feelings.

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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. Which details support the author’s purpose?

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Both are factual details that inform the reader.

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

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Informational texts increase understanding.

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15. After reading, the reader most likely understands

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The dangers are clearly explained.

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