Read the paragraph.To conserve fuel and save lives, the national speed limit of 55 miles per hour should be restored. Gas prices are very high right now, so going slower would help to save money for many drivers. Also, there are too many deaths on the freeways. If drivers slowed down, fewer deaths would occur. What is the writer trying to accomplish in this paragraph?
Answer
A
persuade drivers to drive less
B
persuade drivers to slow down
C
inform drivers of high gas prices
D
inform drivers of death rates on the freeways
Explanation
The writer argues that the 55-mile-per-hour speed limit should be restored and gives reasons for driving more slowly: saving fuel and preventing deaths. The goal is to persuade drivers to slow down, not merely to inform them about gas prices or freeway deaths.
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