Let’s work through the problems step by step.
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Problem 1:
> Dogs are the best pets. They are very loving and helpful. It’s fun to teach them new tricks. You should get a dog.
We need to figure out:
What is the author’s purpose?
Look at the three options:
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Entertain → to make people laugh
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Persuade → to convince people to believe in something (or do something)
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Inform → to teach people about something
Now, read the sentence again:
“Dogs are the best pets... You should get a dog.”
The author is trying to convince you — the reader — that dogs are great and that you *should* get one. That’s not just giving facts (inform), and it’s not trying to make you laugh (entertain). It’s trying to change your mind or get you to act.
✔ So, the purpose is:
persuade
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Problem 2:
> There are many different kinds of cats in this world. They come in many colors and sizes.
Again, choose: entertain, persuade, or inform.
This sentence is just telling us facts — there are many kinds of cats, they come in different colors and sizes. No joke, no trying to convince you to do anything. Just sharing information.
✔ So, the purpose is:
inform
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Final Answer:
1- persuade
2- inform
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of authors purpose 1st grade worksheet.
