Craft and StructureEasy–MediumPurpose of a passage describing a technique
Craft and Structure practice question
To test whether an egg is fresh, place it in a bowl of water. A fresh egg sinks and lies on its side; an older egg stands on end as the air pocket inside it grows; a bad egg floats. The test costs nothing and takes a second.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To explain a simple way of judging an egg's freshness.Correct
- B. To argue that eggs should be eaten fresh.
- C. To describe how eggs are produced.
- D. To compare eggs with other foods.
Answer: A. To explain a simple way of judging an egg's freshness.
A method, what each result means, and its ease.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To argue that eggs should be eaten fresh.
- No argument about eating.
- C. To describe how eggs are produced.
- Production is not discussed.
- D. To compare eggs with other foods.
- No other food is mentioned.
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