Craft and StructureEasy–MediumPurpose of explaining an animal's success
Craft and Structure practice question
Foxes are often seen in cities. They eat almost anything, including leftovers from bins, and they can make their homes in small gardens and under sheds.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
- A. To explain why foxes are able to live in cities.Correct
- B. To warn people about foxes.
- C. To describe what a fox looks like.
- D. To argue that foxes should be removed from cities.
Answer: A. To explain why foxes are able to live in cities.
Food and shelter: why they manage in cities.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To warn people about foxes.
- No warning.
- C. To describe what a fox looks like.
- No description of appearance.
- D. To argue that foxes should be removed from cities.
- No argument.
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