The student's MAIN purpose for writing this passage is to
A.
persuade the reader to be thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone.
B.
inform the reader about all the items one could purchase as a gift.
C.
discuss why some gifts are better than others.
D.
entertain the reader by providing sentimental anecdotes.
A. persuade the reader to be thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone.
The correct answer is A.
The main purpose of the passage is to persuade the reader to be thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone.
To determine the main purpose of the passage, we can analyze the content and tone of the passage. Look for cues and keywords that suggest the author's intention.
In this case, we can eliminate options B and D because the passage does not discuss or list specific items or provide sentimental anecdotes.
Option C is also unlikely because the passage does not explicitly discuss why some gifts are better than others.
The most suitable option is A, to persuade the reader to be thoughtful when choosing a gift for someone. This is because the passage offers advice on considering the recipient's interests, personalizing the gift, and avoiding thoughtless or generic choices—all of which are aimed at encouraging thoughtful gift selection.