Question

Read the procedural text.

Plain Taffy

3.5 lbs. white sugar

2 cups water

1 teaspoon cream of tartar


Put the sugar and water in a clean pan. Heat mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Continue heating to a slow boil.


Add the cream of tartar and put a lid on the pan. Allow mixture to boil in this way for ten minutes.


Remove the lid and immerse a candy thermometer in the boiling liquid. Boil to 310 degrees.


Quickly remove pan from heat and pour contents into oiled frames, tins, or onto a pouring slab.


Cut into bars or squares with a knife or taffy cutter while still warm.


Allow taffy to cool before eating.

What is the goal of this text?

A. to tempt readers with a tasty treat

B. to explain what plain taffy tastes like

C. to inform readers how to make a type of candy

D. to provide readers with nutritional facts about plain taffy

Answer 1

C is the correct answer. It gives you the steps you need to follow to make taffy.

Answer 2

C. To inform readers how to make a type of candy.