Author’s purpose
Question
What is the author primarily trying to do?
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AExplain a proposed addition to a walking-club guide✓ Correct
The passage explains the editor’s proposed sun section and its placement.
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BPersuade all clubs to cancel outdoor walks✗ Incorrect
The passage discusses planning walks, not canceling them.
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CCompare brands of walking shoes✗ Incorrect
Shoes are not compared.
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DReport results from a trial of walking routes✗ Incorrect
No trial results are presented.
Answer
A. Explain a proposed addition to a walking-club guide
Rationale
The passage centers on a proposed guide section and why it fits beside route planning. Its examples illustrate how leaders might use the information.
RememberA passage’s purpose should account for its central details.
Sources
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Sun Safety Facts (Source: CDC)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · License: CDC content (credit required) · Retrieved · Shade
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