Craft and StructureEasyPurpose of a short warning
Craft and Structure practice question
The rocks at the end of the beach are slippery at low tide. Please keep to the sand.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To warn people away from the rocks.Correct
- B. To describe the beach.
- C. To explain what causes tides.
- D. To advertise a beach café.
Answer: A. To warn people away from the rocks.
A warning and an instruction.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To describe the beach.
- Only the rocks are mentioned.
- C. To explain what causes tides.
- Not explained.
- D. To advertise a beach café.
- No café.
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