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SECOND MONTHLY TEST
English 5
Name: _________________________________________________________ Score: _____________
Author's Purpose
When authors write something, they usually have a reason. The three main reasons
(also called PIE) are:
Persuade – to convince the reader.
Inform – to give facts or information.
Entertain – to tell a story or make the reader enjoy it.
I. Multiple Choice Questions
1. An article that explains how volcanoes erupt is written to:
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Describe
2. A story about a talking dog that solves mysteries is written to:
A. Inform
B. Persuade
C. Entertain
D. Argue
3. A commercial that tells you to buy a new brand of toothpaste is trying to:
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
D. Teach
4. A recipe for making chocolate chip cookies is written to:
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Confuse
5. A book where a girl goes on a magical adventure to save a kingdom is written to:
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Teach
6. An essay arguing that students should not have homework is written to:
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
D. Inspire
7. A newspaper article telling you what happened at a city council meeting is written to:
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Persuade
D. Scare
8. A poster that says “Stop Littering! Help Keep Our Earth Clean!” is trying to:
A. Entertain
B. Inform
C. Persuade
D. Confuse
9. A poem about a dragon who loves cupcakes is written to:
A. Inform
B. Persuade
C. Entertain
D. Explain
10. A travel brochure that encourages people to visit Hawaii is written to:
A. Entertain
B. Persuade
C. Inform
D. Describe
II. Directions: Read each sentence or passage. Then, write the author’s purpose:
Persuade, Inform, or Entertain.
1. Did you know that elephants use their trunks to drink water and pick up food?
Purpose: ____________________
2. You should try our new fruit snacks—they’re healthy, tasty, and perfect for school lunches!
Purpose: ____________________
3. The tiny mouse tiptoed across the kitchen floor, hoping the cat wouldn’t hear.
Purpose: ____________________
4. Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment. Everyone should do their part!
Purpose: ____________________
5. In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean and landed in the
Americas.
Purpose: ____________________
6. The dragon let out a sneeze so loud it knocked the trees over!
Purpose: ____________________
7. Always wear your seatbelt! It keeps you safe and could save your life.
Purpose: ____________________
8. Tigers are the largest cats in the world. They can weigh up to 600 pounds.
Purpose: ____________________
9. A young boy discovers a magical book that can bring anything he draws to life.
Purpose: ____________________
10. Our school needs a longer recess! More playtime helps students focus better.
Purpose: ____________________
Suffixes
I. Directions: Add a suffix to the word in parentheses to complete each sentence. Write the
correct form of the word on the blank.
1) She was very _______________ during the test. (care)
2) The _______________ of the story surprised everyone. (end)
3) He ran so fast he became a _______________. (win)
4) We enjoyed the _______________ of the parade. (excite)
5) The movie was _______________ and fun to watch. (amuse)
II. Directions: Add a suffix to the root word to create a new word that fits the meaning.
1) Teach → ____________ (a person who teaches)
2) Happy → ____________ (the state of being happy)
3) Move → ____________ (the action of moving)
4) Use → ____________ (able to be used)
5) Hope → ____________ (without hope)
Answer Key
I.
1. B – Inform
2. C – Entertain
3. C – Persuade
4. B – Inform
5. C – Entertain
6. C – Persuade
7. A – Inform
8. C – Persuade
9. C – Entertain
10.B – Persuade
II.
1) Inform
2) Persuade
3) Entertain
4) Persuade
5) Inform
6) Entertain
7) Persuade
8) Inform
9) Entertain
10) Persuade
