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Craft and StructureEasyFunction of a sentence giving a warning

Craft and Structure practice question

The pond in the park is home to ducks and moorhens. Please do not feed them bread, which is bad for their health.

Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence?

  1. A. It asks visitors not to do something and explains why.Correct
  2. B. It lists the birds on the pond.
  3. C. It describes the park.
  4. D. It invites visitors to feed the birds.

Answer: A. It asks visitors not to do something and explains why.

A request with a reason.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It lists the birds on the pond.
The first sentence lists the birds.
C. It describes the park.
No description.
D. It invites visitors to feed the birds.
The opposite.

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