English Language Arts
Grade 8
45 min
Identify author's purpose
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Read this passage. What is the author's main purpose?
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Read this passage. What is the author's main purpose?
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Read this passage. What is the author's main purpose?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Read the text. What is the author's purpose? 'Video games are the best form of entertainment. Everyone should play them to improve problem-solving skills.'
0.Persuade
1.Inform
2.Entertain
3.Confuse
Easy
Read the text. What is the author's purpose? 'The capital of Canada is Ottawa. It is located in the province of Ontario.'
0.Persuade
1.Inform
2.Entertain
3.Question
Easy
Read the text. What is the author's purpose? 'A knight and a goblin walked into a library. The librarian said, 'Quiet please!' The knight whispered, 'Sorry!' The goblin just ate a book.'
0.Persuade
1.Inform
2.Entertain
3.Describe
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