Individuality and Conformity; Nature and the Environment — Test

Question 2 • English Language Arts 9

What is the author’s purpose in "Save the Coral Reefs”? Choose two correct answers.

Answer

to inform readers about how the coral reefs are being destroyed

to convince readers that practices that destroy coral reefs must be stopped

to entertain readers with a dramatic tale about the destruction of coral reefs

to persuade readers to try scuba diving before the coral reefs are destroyed

to inform readers about which fishing companies damage the coral reefs the most

Explanation

The title “Save the Coral Reefs” suggests the author wants readers to help protect them. The passage’s purpose is to explain how coral reefs are being destroyed and to convince readers that destructive practices should stop. It is not mainly a dramatic story, a ranking of fishing companies, or an invitation to go scuba diving.

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