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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumFunction of a sentence giving a reason for a deadline

Craft and Structure practice question

Our sponsored walk is on 5 May. Walkers of all ages are welcome, and dogs on leads too. Please sign up by 30 April so that we know how many lunches to order.

Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?

  1. A. It asks walkers to sign up by a date and explains why.Correct
  2. B. It says when the walk is.
  3. C. It describes the route.
  4. D. It says that dogs are welcome.

Answer: A. It asks walkers to sign up by a date and explains why.

Sign up by 30 April, because of the lunches.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It says when the walk is.
The first sentence does that.
C. It describes the route.
No route.
D. It says that dogs are welcome.
The second sentence does that.

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