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Craft and StructureEasyFunction of a closing sentence in a notice

Craft and Structure practice question

The village hall needs a new roof. A fund has been set up to pay for it. Please give what you can.

Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?

  1. A. It asks readers to donate.Correct
  2. B. It explains what is wrong with the roof.
  3. C. It says the roof has been fixed.
  4. D. It describes the hall.

Answer: A. It asks readers to donate.

'Please give': a request.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It explains what is wrong with the roof.
The first sentence names the problem.
C. It says the roof has been fixed.
The roof still needs fixing.
D. It describes the hall.
Not described.

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