Identify Author's Main Purpose Practice Test

Read the passage. What is the author's main purpose?

This text explains why communities have libraries. Libraries give people a place to borrow books for free. They also have quiet spaces to read and study. Many libraries offer story time for young children. Some libraries let people use computers and the internet. Libraries help everyone learn new things. That is why libraries are important in a town or city.

Read the text: Have you ever wondered how a lever makes work easier? A lever is a stiff bar that can move around a point called a fulcrum. When you push down on one end, the other end lifts up. This helps you lift heavy things with less effort. A seesaw is a lever on a playground. A crowbar is also a lever that helps pull nails. Why did the author write this text?