Craft and StructureEasyPurpose of a short informational text
Craft and Structure practice question
The bench at the top of the hill was placed by the walking club in 1985. It faces north, away from the best view, because that is the side from which the wind comes and the club wanted a seat with the wind at its back.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To explain why the bench faces the way it does.Correct
- B. To argue that the bench should be turned.
- C. To describe the view.
- D. To recount the club's history.
Answer: A. To explain why the bench faces the way it does.
Facing away from the view, into shelter.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To argue that the bench should be turned.
- Not argued.
- C. To describe the view.
- Not described.
- D. To recount the club's history.
- One date only.
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