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Craft and Structure practice question

To open the gate, lift the latch and push. Please close it behind you so the sheep stay in the field.

Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

  1. A. To tell people how to use the gate and why to close it.Correct
  2. B. To describe the sheep.
  3. C. To sell the field.
  4. D. To complain about walkers.

Answer: A. To tell people how to use the gate and why to close it.

How to open, and why to close.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. To describe the sheep.
The sheep are the reason, not the subject.
C. To sell the field.
Nothing for sale.
D. To complain about walkers.
No complaint.

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