Reading Skill: Identifying Author’s Purpose in Informational Texts Quiz

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1. What is the author's main purpose in this passage?

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The author provides facts and explanations about recycling.

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Reading Skill: Identifying Authors Purpose In Informational Texts Quiz - Quiz

Why did the writer create this article or report? In this author purpose informational texts quiz, you'll analyze non-fiction to determine the author's primary goal: to inform, persuade, or entertain. You'll practice this foundational reading skill by analyzing facts, structure, and tone in various informational texts.

2. The author’s main goal is to make the reader laugh.

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The passage is informational, not humorous.

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3. The author wrote this passage mainly to __________ the reader.

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The passage explains why recycling matters.

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

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This detail explains why recycling is important.

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5. The author includes information about how long plastic takes to break down to give the reader __________ information.

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This fact helps inform the reader.

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6. The author most likely wants the reader to

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Informational texts aim to teach.

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7. Match each sentence to what it shows.

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Facts that explain recycling support the author’s purpose.

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8. What type of text is this passage?

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The passage gives facts and explanations.

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9. The author includes facts mainly to teach the reader.

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Facts help readers learn new information.

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10. The author’s purpose can best be described as __________.

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The tone and details focus on explaining information.

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11. Which statement best explains the author’s purpose?

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The passage explains the importance of recycling.

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12. Which details support the author’s purpose?

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These details explain why recycling matters.

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13. The author’s tone is best described as

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The tone is calm and factual.

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14. This passage helps readers better __________ an issue.

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Informational texts explain topics clearly.

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15. After reading this passage, the reader is expected to

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Informational texts increase understanding.

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What is the author's main purpose in this passage?
The author’s main goal is to make the reader laugh.
The author wrote this passage mainly to __________ the reader.
Which detail best supports the author’s purpose?
The author includes information about how long plastic takes to break...
The author most likely wants the reader to
Match each sentence to what it shows.
What type of text is this passage?
The author includes facts mainly to teach the reader.
The author’s purpose can best be described as __________.
Which statement best explains the author’s purpose?
Which details support the author’s purpose?
The author’s tone is best described as
This passage helps readers better __________ an issue.
After reading this passage, the reader is expected to
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