Do you moan and groan whenever a teacher says that you need to improve your grammar? Do you take offense when someone tells you that you made a mistake in grammar? Do you feel that studying and learning grammar is boring and unnecessary? I hated studying grammar when I was in school. English is a very tricky language loaded with many rules and just as many exceptions to those rules. By knowing these rules and exceptions, you'll be a better reader, writer, listener, and speaker. Organizing a sentence so that it gets across your intended meaning is important. Knowledge and understanding of English grammar can help you to see patterns of different languages and dialects as you read and study literature. As you read and study assignments in all of your classes, knowing basic grammar can help you to comprehend the text. The study of grammar is important and well worth your effort! What is the author's purpose for writing the passage? A) to persuade B) to describe C) to entertain D) to give directions