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Craft and StructureMediumPurpose of a text about holding a pen

Craft and Structure practice question

Most people hold a pen too tightly. Loosen your grip until the pen could be pulled from your fingers with no effort, and let the movement come from the arm rather than the wrist. Your writing will grow larger at first, and then, as the arm learns, both larger and steadier.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

  1. A. To teach a way of holding a pen and describe what happens when it is adopted.Correct
  2. B. To compare pens and pencils.
  3. C. To argue that handwriting is no longer needed.
  4. D. To describe the history of handwriting.

Answer: A. To teach a way of holding a pen and describe what happens when it is adopted.

Instruction, then effect.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. To compare pens and pencils.
No pencils.
C. To argue that handwriting is no longer needed.
The text assumes handwriting matters.
D. To describe the history of handwriting.
No history.

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