Reading Comprehension Practice Test
Reading Comprehension Author's Purpose and Tone 2
A newspaper editorial argues that the city should invest more in public transportation.
The author includes statistics about traffic congestion and pollution levels.
What is the author's primary purpose?
Select your answer
A
To entertain readers with stories about commuting
B
To persuade readers that public transportation funding is needed
C
To describe the history of the city's transit system
D
To explain how buses and trains operate
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