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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumFunction of a sentence about a late parcel

Craft and Structure practice question

Thank you for your order. Your parcel was posted on Monday and should arrive within three working days. If it has not arrived by Friday, please contact us.

Which choice best describes the function of the third sentence?

  1. A. It tells the customer what to do if the parcel is late.Correct
  2. B. It thanks the customer for the order.
  3. C. It says when the parcel was posted.
  4. D. It describes what is in the parcel.

Answer: A. It tells the customer what to do if the parcel is late.

If not by Friday, contact us.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It thanks the customer for the order.
That is the first sentence.
C. It says when the parcel was posted.
That is the second sentence.
D. It describes what is in the parcel.
Contents are never described.

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