Craft and StructureEasyPurpose of a text about a lost cat
Craft and Structure practice question
Our grey cat, Pebble, went missing from Elm Street on Tuesday evening. She is small, wears a red collar, and is nervous of strangers. If you see her, please call the number below.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To ask for help finding a lost pet.Correct
- B. To describe the habits of cats.
- C. To complain about a neighbour.
- D. To advertise a cat for sale.
Answer: A. To ask for help finding a lost pet.
Missing, description, please call.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To describe the habits of cats.
- One cat, not cats.
- C. To complain about a neighbour.
- No complaint.
- D. To advertise a cat for sale.
- No sale.
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