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Craft and StructureEasyPurpose of a lost-pet notice

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Lost: a small grey cat with a white patch on her chest, last seen near the allotments on Tuesday evening. She answers to Pim. Please call the number below if you see her.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

  1. A. To ask for help finding a missing cat.Correct
  2. B. To offer a cat for adoption.
  3. C. To complain about cats on the allotments.
  4. D. To describe the allotments.

Answer: A. To ask for help finding a missing cat.

Lost, described, please call.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. To offer a cat for adoption.
The cat is lost, not offered.
C. To complain about cats on the allotments.
No complaint.
D. To describe the allotments.
The allotments are only where she was seen.

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