Question

Beginning chefs usually rely on recipes to create delicious dishes, but

once you are familiar with some basic cooking dos and don'ts, it's fun
and rewarding to stray from the instructions. Except for baking, which
requires specific quantities, you can add ingredients to get creative,
experiment, and suit your individual taste. You should know how long
to cook pasta, but there's no rule that says you have to serve it with
sauce and meatballs. If you enjoyed a cold pasta salad with cheese,
raw vegetables, and dressing, try making another one with different
types of cheese, vegetables, and dressing.
Which statement best describes the author's purpose?
A. To inspire readers to experiment in their cooking
B. To persuade readers that they should follow recipes when baking
C. To inform readers about the different types of cooking
D. To explain how to make a good pasta salad

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the author says that once you know the basics of cooking, you should be able to stray away from the cookbooks and instructions. That to me seems like the author is trying to persuade readers to experiment.

Answer 2

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author gives many examples that support his main idea. He says in the article "get creative, experiment, and suit your individual taste." Therefore, he says it, and has multiple facts supporting his statement.