Question

Select the best answer for the question what is the purpose of an introduction in an essay

a to grab the attention of the reader
b to explain the main idea to the reader
c to highlight the most important concept
d to focus on the current statistics

Answer 1

The correct answers are A and B. The purpose of an introduction to an essay is to explain the main idea to the reader and grab their attention. It also helps guide the reader through the text that follows by discussing, in brief, the points that will be made.