Derection: Read the sentences below and determine the purpose of the author (to persuade, to inform, to entertain). Then, explain your answer briefly.

1. The Department of Education (DcpEd) keeps informing the parents, teachers, and learners regarding the set of learning this coming school year.

Author's Purpose _______________________
Explanation _______________________

2. Today's entertainment artists portray well their roles to gain viewers' interest.

Author's Purpose _______________________
Explanation _______________________

3. Buy one take one. When you buy this face wash you will probably become pimple free.

Author's Purpose _______________________

Explanation _______________________

4. The teacher explains the consequences of not attending the orientation program for incoming grade seven.

Author's Purpose _______________________
Explanation _______________________

5. Fake news intends to divert the attention of the people.

Author's Purpose _______________________
Explanation _______________________

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