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Craft and StructureEasyFunction of a sentence giving a reason for a rule

Craft and Structure practice question

Please keep dogs on leads in the churchyard. Sheep graze there in spring.

Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence?

  1. A. It gives the reason for the rule in the first sentence.Correct
  2. B. It describes the church.
  3. C. It bans dogs from the churchyard.
  4. D. It says when the churchyard is open.

Answer: A. It gives the reason for the rule in the first sentence.

Sheep are why dogs must be on leads.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It describes the church.
No description.
C. It bans dogs from the churchyard.
Dogs are allowed on leads.
D. It says when the churchyard is open.
No hours.

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