Craft and StructureEasyPurpose of a notice
Craft and Structure practice question
The gate at the top of the cliff path is kept shut not to keep walkers out but to keep the sheep in: the path is open, and walkers are asked only to close the gate behind them.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To explain why the gate is shut and what walkers should do.Correct
- B. To warn walkers that the path is closed.
- C. To describe the cliff.
- D. To complain about sheep.
Answer: A. To explain why the gate is shut and what walkers should do.
Why shut, and close it behind you.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To warn walkers that the path is closed.
- The path is open.
- C. To describe the cliff.
- The cliff is not described.
- D. To complain about sheep.
- No complaint.
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