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Read the following passage and answer the question.

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”

Which of the following is explicitly stated in the paragraph?

• Maggie is never late to school.

• Maggie put on her coat and grabbed her backpack.

• Maggie is in Kindergarten or 1st grade.

• Maggie lives close to the school.

Identify the implicit information in the article below.

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”

• Maggie was late to school.

• Maggie lives close to the school.

• Maggie was in Kindergarten or 1st grade.

• Maggie is excited about going to school.

Read the passage below. Identify the explicit information.

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”

• Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work.

• Hudson enjoys his job.

• Hudson is an auto mechanic.

• Hudson works as a plumber.

Identify the implicit information in the following paragraph.

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”

• Hudson is an auto mechanic.

• Hudson enjoys his job.

• Hudson is a truck salesman.

• Hudson is a plumber.

If you haven't yet seen Martian Invasion, you are missing the blockbuster of the summer! This action-packed film has the best special effects I've ever seen. It also has a believable, suspenseful plot, which is rare in the sci-fi genre lately. The movie stars Blake Ebers, whom you may recognize from last year's Across the Desert. Leading a solid cast, he puts forth a great performance as the main character fighting the alien attack. Do yourself a favor and see Martian Invasion today. It's even better than the book.

Which statement best describes the author's purpose?

• To persuade readers to watch a certain movie

• To convince readers that someone is a great actor

• To inform readers of the differences between a book and its movie

• To entertain readers with a tale of aliens invading Earth

Last week, my neighbor's cat got out of the house and climbed the tree in my backyard. What sounds like a simple situation really turned into quite a fiasco. First, my neighbor climbed the tree. He couldn't reach the cat and was too afraid to come down. I set a can of tuna on a low branch, hoping to lure the cat, but only succeeded in attracting crows. My neighbor hates crows, and he ended up falling from the tree, spraining his ankle. The tuna fell all over him, and the cat hopped down to eat from his lap.

Which statement best describes the author's purpose?

• To entertain readers by telling a humorous story

• To inform readers of how to get a cat out of a tree

• To explain to readers how her neighbor hurt his ankle

• To persuade readers to keep their cat indoors

Which supporting detail is most helpful in determining whether the author's purpose is to inform, explain, persuade, inspire, or entertain?

Blake Ebers is this summer's hottest breakout star, and fans have been dying to learn more about their favorite square-jawed action hero. Normally reserved, Ebers opened up about his background to our reporter. Here's what we learned: Blake Ebers was born on a small farm outside Boise, Idaho, and is the oldest of five children. When he turned 14, he began practicing martial arts, a skill that shows up often in his acting. His big break came when a casting agent saw him compete at a national martial arts tournament. After arriving in Hollywood, he acted in 17 car insurance commercials before being cast in a feature film. If you're a Blake-o-maniac, as his fans call themselves, you're probably already looking forward to the sequel he's now busy shooting.

• Blake Ebers is this summer's hottest breakout star,...

• ...fans have been dying to learn more...

• If you're a Blake-o-maniac, as his fans call themselves,...

• ...you're probably already looking forward to the sequel he's now busy shooting.

Which supporting detail is most helpful in determining whether the author's purpose is to inform, explain, persuade, inspire, or entertain?

Geraldine Black doesn't have much money. She doesn't have a fancy house. In fact, she has put off buying a new car for several years. But that doesn't bother Geraldine. She has better things to do with her income. As Loving Paws Shelter's best foster caretaker, she takes in newborn kittens who are too young to be adopted. She takes the kittens into her home and cares for them. She pays for all of their expenses, including medical, out of her own pocket. Geraldine says that helping a living thing is more important than driving a new car. We can all learn a lesson in compassion from this marvelous woman.

• ...doesn't have a fancy house.

• ...kittens who are too young to be adopted.

• ...takes the kittens into her home and cares for them.

• We can all learn a lesson in compassion...

If you haven't yet seen Martian Invasion, you are missing the blockbuster of the summer! This action-packed film has the best special effects I've ever seen. It also has a believable, suspenseful plot, which is rare in the sci-fi genre lately. The movie stars Blake Ebers, whom you may recognize from last year's Across the Desert. Along with a solid cast, he puts forth a great performance as the main character fighting the alien attack. Do yourself a favor and see Martian Invasion today. It's even better than the book.

Rising Star

Blake Ebers is this summer's hottest breakout star, and fans have been dying to learn more about their favorite square-jawed action hero. Normally reserved, Ebers opened up about his background to our reporter. Here's what we learned: Blake Ebers was born on a small farm outside Boise, Idaho, and is the oldest of five children. When he turned 14, he began practicing martial arts, a skill that shows up often in his acting. His big break came when a casting agent saw him compete at a national martial arts tournament. After arriving in Hollywood, he acted in 17 car insurance commercials before being cast in a feature film. If you're a Blake-o-maniac, as his fans call themselves, you're probably already looking forward to the sequel he's now busy shooting.

How do the authors of these two passages achieve their purposes?

• The author of "In Theaters" gives reasons to convince readers to see a film, while the author of "Rising Star" states facts to satisfy readers' curiosity.

• The author of "In Theaters" entertains readers by creating suspense, while the author of "Rising Star" inspires readers by illustrating one man's rise to fame.

• Both authors give examples to explain how actors become successful.

• Both authors persuade readers to enjoy sci-fi movies by illustrating what makes them distinctive.

The Cat

Last week, my neighbor's cat got out of the house and climbed the tree in my backyard. What sounds like a simple situation really turned into quite a fiasco. First, my neighbor climbed the tree. He couldn't reach the cat and was too afraid to come down. I set a can of tuna on a low branch, hoping to lure the cat, but only succeeded in attracting crows. My neighbor hates crows, and he ended up falling from the tree, spraining his ankle. The tuna fell all over him, and the cat hopped down to eat from his lap.

For the Love of Cats

Geraldine Black doesn't have much money. She doesn't have a fancy house. In fact, she has put off buying a new car for several years. But that doesn't bother Geraldine. She has better things to do with her income. As Loving Paws Shelter's best foster caretaker, she takes in newborn kittens who are too young to be adopted. She takes the kittens into her home and cares for them. She pays for all of their expenses, including medical, out of her own pocket. Geraldine says that helping a living thing is more important than driving a new car. We can all learn a lesson in compassion from this marvelous woman.

How do the authors of these two passages achieve their purposes?

• The author of "The Cat" delights readers with a silly story, while the author of "For the Love of Cats" inspires readers by sharing one woman's selflessness.

• The author of "The Cat" informs readers by providing rich details, while the author of "For the Love of Cats" persuades readers to adopt a kitten by illustrating the great need.

• Both authors explain how to care for cats properly.

• Both authors entertain readers by telling an engaging narrative.