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Craft and StructureEasyPurpose of a text describing a walk

Craft and Structure practice question

The path starts at the church gate, follows the stream for a mile, and climbs through a beech wood to the ridge. From the top you can see three counties. Allow two hours there and back.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

  1. A. To describe a walking route and what to expect from it.Correct
  2. B. To argue that the church should be restored.
  3. C. To explain how beech trees grow.
  4. D. To warn walkers to stay away from the ridge.

Answer: A. To describe a walking route and what to expect from it.

Route, view, time.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. To argue that the church should be restored.
No argument about the church.
C. To explain how beech trees grow.
The wood is a landmark, not the subject.
D. To warn walkers to stay away from the ridge.
The text invites the walk.

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