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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A report explains how hurricanes form over warm ocean waters. | Inform |
| A funny story about a dog who tries to drive a car. | Entertain |
| An article describing the history of the first airplanes. | Inform |
| A poem about a lonely star shining in the night sky. | Entertain |
| A poster encouraging people to recycle more often. | Persuade |
| A biography about Abraham Lincoln’s childhood. | Inform |
| A comic strip about two squirrels who argue over an acorn. | Entertain |
| A letter asking the principal to allow longer recess. | Persuade |
| A science textbook chapter about the water cycle. | Inform |
| A scary story about kids lost in a haunted forest. | Entertain |
| A travel brochure inviting people to visit the Grand Canyon. | Persuade |
| A newspaper article about the results of a local election. | Inform |
| A joke book filled with silly riddles. | Entertain |
| An advertisement convincing people to buy new sneakers. | Persuade |
| A magazine article describing how plants make food. | Inform |
| A fantasy story about a dragon who wants to be a chef. | Entertain |
| A commercial asking viewers to donate to a charity. | Persuade |
| A guidebook on how to take care of pet hamsters. | Inform |
| A play about pirates searching for treasure. | Entertain |
| A speech encouraging people to vote in an election. | Persuade |
| A science article explaining how electricity works. | Inform |
| A fairy tale about a princess who befriends a monster. | Entertain |
| A campaign flyer asking students to support a class president candidate. | Persuade |
| An encyclopedia entry about the planets in our solar system. | Inform |
| A diary entry describing a fun day at the beach. | Entertain |
| A letter to convince parents to buy a family pet. | Persuade |
| A newspaper article about a new community park opening. | Inform |
| A funny play about clumsy aliens trying to fit in on Earth. | Entertain |
| A commercial persuading people to eat healthier foods. | Persuade |
| A recipe book showing how to make different types of cookies. | Inform |
| A mystery story about a missing library book. | Entertain |
| A poster convincing students to join the school band. | Persuade |
| A textbook chapter explaining different types of rocks. | Inform |
| A short story about kids who find a magical door. | Entertain |
| A letter asking for donations to help homeless animals. | Persuade |
| An instruction manual on how to use a new tablet. | Inform |
| A cartoon about penguins who love to dance. | Entertain |
| An advertisement encouraging families to visit a zoo. | Persuade |
| A research paper explaining the causes of climate change. | Inform |
| A novel about a boy who discovers he can talk to animals. | Entertain |
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MrLittle5
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