Craft and StructureEasy–MediumPurpose: explaining a gardening recommendation
Craft and Structure practice question
Gardeners are often told to water in the evening rather than at midday. The advice is sound: in the heat of the day much of the water evaporates before it reaches the roots, while water given at dusk soaks in overnight.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To explain the reasoning behind a common piece of advice.Correct
- B. To argue that gardens need less water than people think.
- C. To describe the daily routine of a gardener.
- D. To compare two kinds of plant.
Answer: A. To explain the reasoning behind a common piece of advice.
The advice, then why.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To argue that gardens need less water than people think.
- Amount is not discussed.
- C. To describe the daily routine of a gardener.
- No routine.
- D. To compare two kinds of plant.
- No plants compared.
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