Question

Which advice would be least helpful to the writer of a problem-solution essay?

A. It's important to write persuasively.
B. It's a good idea to have evidence to back up the points.
C. If your reader knows the problem, it's not necessary to state it.
D. Mention other views, and show why your solution is better.

Answer 1

The best answer is C because the purpose of a problem-solution essay is to address the issue and talk about how to solve it. This means that the writer will have to talk about what the issue is even if the reader already knows what it is.