Craft and StructureEasy–MediumPurpose of a passage that defines a term
Craft and Structure practice question
A 'desire line' is a path worn across grass by people taking the route they actually want, rather than the one the paving suggests. Landscape designers study them because they show, more honestly than any survey, where people wish to walk.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To define a term and explain why designers find it useful.Correct
- B. To argue that grass should be paved.
- C. To criticise people who walk on grass.
- D. To describe how to conduct a survey.
Answer: A. To define a term and explain why designers find it useful.
A definition, then the reason designers value the thing defined.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To argue that grass should be paved.
- No such argument.
- C. To criticise people who walk on grass.
- The tone is neutral toward walkers.
- D. To describe how to conduct a survey.
- Surveys are mentioned only for contrast.
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