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TEXT PURPOSE

  •  English    18     Public
    Read the short text and choose the correct reason why it was written!
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  • A poster says, "Come to our summer sale! 50% off everything."
    To persuade
  •  15
  • A sign on a wet floor says, "Caution: Wet Floor."
    To warn. (It also informs you that the floor is wet).
  •  15
  • A story in a children's book is about a magical talking rabbit.
    To entertain
  •  15
  • A leaflet gives the opening hours for the local museum.
    To inform
  •  15
  • The instructions for a new coffee machine show you how to use it step-by-step.
    To instruct
  •  15
  • A travel magazine article says, "Paris is a beautiful city with tall, historic buildings and charming cafes."
    To describe
  •  15
  • In a private diary, someone writes, "I feel so excited about my holiday next week!"
    To express.
  •  15
  • A doctor's leaflet says, "You should try to walk for 30 minutes every day."
    To advise
  •  15
  • A newspaper article gives facts about a recent local event.
    To inform
  •  15
  • A TV advert shows happy people drinking a new fizzy drink and says, "Buy it today!"
    To persuade
  •  15
  • A recipe tells you to mix flour, eggs, and sugar to make a cake.
    To instruct
  •  15
  • A comic strip in a newspaper tells a short, funny story.
    To entertain
  •  15
  • A text message from your friend says, "I think the new café is brilliant. The coffee is great."
    To express an opinion.
  •  15
  • A yellow sign near a building site says, "DANGER: Keep Out."
    To warn. (It also instructs you to keep out and informs you of danger).
  •  15
  • A bus timetable shows what time the buses arrive at each stop.
    To inform
  •  15
  • A charity leaflet asks you to donate money to help homeless people.
    To persuade
  •  15