Craft and StructureEasyMain purpose of an instruction
Craft and Structure practice question
When you cut a bulb of garlic, look at the cloves before cooking. A green shoot running through the centre means the bulb is old; the shoot tastes bitter and is best pulled out with the tip of a knife.
What is the main purpose of the text?
- A. To advise the reader on what to do with an old garlic clove.Correct
- B. To explain how garlic is grown.
- C. To argue that old garlic should be thrown away.
- D. To compare the flavours of different kinds of garlic.
Answer: A. To advise the reader on what to do with an old garlic clove.
The text tells the reader what to look for and what to do about it — practical advice.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To explain how garlic is grown.
- Nothing is said about growing garlic.
- C. To argue that old garlic should be thrown away.
- The text says to remove the shoot, not to discard the clove.
- D. To compare the flavours of different kinds of garlic.
- Only one kind of garlic is discussed.
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