1. Author’s Purpose Reading Skills’ Practice

2. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. But, most importantly, we know water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Celsius. At these benchmark degrees, water would boil, thus beginning to turn from water into water vapor.

3. to inform a. to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. But, most importantly, we know water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit or 100 degrees Celsius. At these benchmark degrees, water would boil, thus beginning to turn from water into water vapor.

4. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. I would definitely be the best candidate for the job of class president. I am always on time to school and have all my homework completed. I never show disrespect to anyone in our classroom, including the teacher. You should vote for me.

5. a.to inform to persuade b. to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. I would definitely be the best candidate for the job of class president. I am always on time to school and have all my homework completed. I never show disrespect to anyone in our classroom, including the teacher. You should vote for me.

6. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. The capital city of South Carolina is Columbia. Before the state capital was moved to Columbia, it was in Charleston. It was moved to Columbia to allow for a more central location.

7. to inform a. to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. The capital city of South Carolina is Columbia. Before the state capital was moved to Columbia, it was in Charleston. It was moved to Columbia to allow for a more central location.

8. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Spring is a fabulous time of year. When I imagine walking outside during the springtime afternoons, I can hear the birds singing and smell the aromatic scent of the flowers. Spring feels like heaven to me.

9. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain to describe d. to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Spring is a fabulous time of year. When I imagine walking outside during the springtime afternoons, I can hear the birds singing and smell the aromatic scent of the flowers. Spring feels like heaven to me.

10. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. It was about 10:30 pm and Frederica’s parents were asleep. She heard a knock at her window and went to see what was making the noise. When she looked outside, she saw a giant giraffe rubbing his noise on her window.

11. a.to inform b.to persuade to entertain c. to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. It was about 10:30 pm and Frederica’s parents were asleep. She heard a knock at her window and went to see what was making the noise. When she looked outside, she saw a giant giraffe rubbing his noise on her window.

12. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Everyone should buy the new and improved Fruity Gummy Treats. Not only should you buy because of the great price, but also because of the terrific taste.

13. a.to inform to persuade b. to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Everyone should buy the new and improved Fruity Gummy Treats. Not only should you buy because of the great price, but also because of the terrific taste.

14. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Katie’s dress was gorgeous. It was long and flowing to the ground. Its color was pink with white lace and it felt as smooth as silk.

15. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain to describe d. to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Katie’s dress was gorgeous. It was long and flowing to the ground. Its color was pink with white lace and it felt as smooth as silk.

16. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. There were three principle tribes in South Carolina long ago. They were the Cherokee, Catawba, and Yemasee. One of those tribes still has a workable reservation in South Carolina today. It is the Catawba tribe.

17. to inform a. to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. There were three principle tribes in South Carolina long ago. They were the Cherokee, Catawba, and Yemasee. One of those tribes still has a workable reservation in South Carolina today. It is the Catawba tribe.

18. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Pauline and Gary ate quickly so they could leave for their trip. Because they parents allowed them to choose where to go for vacation, they were very excited to get to the beach. They knew they wanted to go swimming and shell-searching.

19. a.to inform b.to persuade to entertain c. to entertain d.to describe Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Pauline and Gary ate quickly so they could leave for their trip. Because they parents allowed them to choose where to go for vacation, they were very excited to get to the beach. They knew they wanted to go swimming and shell-searching.

20. a.to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Ballerinas work very hard. Not only are they talented, but also very athletic. They can do amazing things when they slip on their ballet shoes. They are such graceful dancers.

21. to inform a. to inform b.to persuade c.to entertain Read the excerpt from a story and determine the author’s purpose. Ballerinas work very hard. Not only are they talented, but also very athletic. They can do amazing things when they slip on their ballet shoes. They are such graceful dancers.