Craft and StructureEasyPurpose of a warning sign
Craft and Structure practice question
Danger: deep water. The quarry pool is very cold even in summer, and there are hidden ledges below the surface. Do not swim here.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To warn people not to swim in the pool.Correct
- B. To describe the history of the quarry.
- C. To invite people to visit the quarry.
- D. To explain how the pool was formed.
Answer: A. To warn people not to swim in the pool.
Danger, reasons, do not swim.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To describe the history of the quarry.
- No history.
- C. To invite people to visit the quarry.
- The sign keeps people out of the water.
- D. To explain how the pool was formed.
- No explanation of formation.
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