Read: "Many frogs hatch as tadpoles. Tadpoles grow legs as they develop into adult frogs." What purpose is best supported?

• To inform readers about frog development
• To persuade readers that frogs are the best pets
• To entertain readers with a funny frog adventure

An author writes, "Homework helps you learn, and every student should get some every night." What is the author's purpose?

• To entertain with a funny homework adventure
• To persuade readers to support daily homework
• To inform readers about how homework is marked

Your point of view about a topic can differ from the author's point of view.

Circle one:   True   False

Which sentence expresses the author's approval?

• The school day starts at eight each morning.
• The new school rule is fantastic.
• Twenty students attend the afternoon class.

A card-making guide says, "Fold the paper in half. Draw a funny face on the front." The funny face means its main purpose must be to entertain.

Circle one:   True   False

Which sentence best fits an article written to explain volcanoes?

• The enormous volcano burped loudly and said excuse me.
• Molten rock below Earth's surface is called magma.
• Everyone should visit a volcano museum before growing up.

An author says school lunch should be free. Jordan says, "I agree, but snacks should be free too." How does Jordan's view compare?

• He repeats the author's view without adding an idea.
• He agrees and adds an idea about snacks.
• He rejects free lunches and asks for paid snacks instead.

A class report says, "We counted eight red flowers and six yellow flowers today." Which clue best supports informing?

• It reports the results of a flower count.
• It asks other classes to vote for their favourite flower.
• It tells a comic story about flowers talking to children.

An advertisement says, "Hi friends, come and try Berry Pop." The voice sounds friendly. What purpose does the request support?

• To entertain readers because friendly wording always makes a joke
• To inform readers about all the ingredients used in the drink
• To persuade readers to try Berry Pop

A reading-survey report explains the questions and shows each class's results. Its last line jokes, "The books must be worn out!" What main purpose is best supported?

• To inform readers about the survey results
• To persuade readers that every class must read more
• To entertain readers with a story about talking books