Question

What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

Everywhere you look, advertisements tempt you to eat more junk food. It may be tasty, but junk food can be harmful to a person’s health. Most of the food items are fried and high in sugar and fat. Various studies have shown that eating high amounts of junk food can cause obesity, high cholesterol, liver and heart problems, and even issues in concentration. Journals have released articles showing the addictive nature of this kind of food and its harmful effects on children. It is a better idea to eat junk food in moderation. There’s nothing wrong with a slice of pizza every now and then, but healthy habits are better!

A.
to persuade people to remove junk food from schools
B.
to inform people about the harmful effects of junk food
C.
to entertain people with stories about advertising
D.
to express the writer’s love for junk foods

Answer 1

It is A because they are trying to get people to keep junk food out of schools to keep kids healthy

Answer 2

A.

The author is persuading the reader to remove junk food from schools. Clue words/phrases: “Theres nothing wrong with a slice of pizza every now and then, but healthy habits are better,” “may be tasty, but harmful”