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Purpose Detectives

  • Game Code: 3892271
  •  English    18     Public
    A fun ESOL game where learners read short real or silly texts and identify the correct text purpose.
  •   Study   Slideshow
  • Press the red button to stop the machine.
    Instruct
  •  15
  • Buy this toothpick! It will make you the happiest person alive!
    Persuade, Entertain
  •  15
  • The library closes at 6pm today.
    Inform
  •  15
  • The sandwich ran away because it didn’t like your lunchbox.
    Entertain
  •  15
  • Shake the bottle well before use.
    Instruct
  •  15
  • Hurry! Only 2 spaces left on this amazing trip to Paris!
    Persuade, Inform
  •  15
  • The dragon emailed his boss to ask for a day off.
    Entertain
  •  15
  • Mix the flour and sugar in a large bowl.
    Instruct
  •  15
  • Warning: High voltage. Do not touch.
    Warn, Instruct, Inform
  •  15
  • This shampoo will make your hair shine like the moon!
    Persuade, Entertain
  •  15
  • The new timetable starts on Monday.
    Inform
  •  15
  • The hamster opened a bank account and bought a car.
    Entertain
  •  15
  • Please turn off your mobile phone during the lesson.
    Instruct
  •  15
  • Get your free cookie when you buy any coffee today!
    Persuade
  •  15
  • The sun is a hot sphere of gas that produces light and heat.
    Inform, Describe
  •  15
  • The alien politely asked the cat for directions to London.
    Entertain
  •  15
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