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Craft and StructureMediumPurpose of a text about storing tomatoes

Craft and Structure practice question

Many people think tomatoes must be kept in the fridge. In fact, cold dulls their flavour and makes them mealy. A tomato kept on the counter, out of the sun, will taste better and last nearly as long.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

  1. A. To correct a common belief about how to store tomatoes.Correct
  2. B. To explain how tomatoes are grown.
  3. C. To recommend a recipe.
  4. D. To argue that fridges are unnecessary.

Answer: A. To correct a common belief about how to store tomatoes.

The belief, and why it is wrong.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. To explain how tomatoes are grown.
No growing.
C. To recommend a recipe.
No recipe.
D. To argue that fridges are unnecessary.
Only tomatoes are discussed.

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