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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumFunction of a closing sentence with a request

Craft and Structure practice question

The community garden opens on Saturday with a plant sale and a barbecue. Everyone is welcome. If you have spare tools, please bring them; the garden's shed is nearly empty.

Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?

  1. A. It asks visitors for something the garden needs and explains why.Correct
  2. B. It describes the barbecue.
  3. C. It says when the garden opens.
  4. D. It welcomes everyone.

Answer: A. It asks visitors for something the garden needs and explains why.

Bring tools, because the shed is empty.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It describes the barbecue.
No description.
C. It says when the garden opens.
The first sentence does that.
D. It welcomes everyone.
The second sentence does that.

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