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The main purpose of the following sentence is to persuade. What is its specific purpose?

Shaquille Johnson is an outstanding man of character, and I believe he would be a valuable addition to any company.

to prove someone’s date of birth

to recommend someone for a job

to improve the company’s hiring system

to organize a conference

The specific purpose of the sentence is to recommend someone for a job.

The specific purpose of the sentence is to recommend someone for a job.