The Excuse
Dear Ms. Sachs,
Please excuse Nan’s absence from school yesterday, April 15. When she woke up in the morning, she had a raised bump on her arm. The bump was red, and nearly the size of a quarter. Although Nan claimed the bump did not itch or hurt, I became very concerned.
I rushed her to the doctor’s office, where we had to wait quite a while to be seen. Nan’s pediatrician, Dr. Mischa, is one of the best in the state. Her waiting room is always full of patients. We were very lucky she was able to fit us into her busy schedule!
When Dr. Mischa was finally able to see Nan, she gave us some very reassuring news. Nan’s bump was just a big insect bite, and there was no risk of infection. The bump is gone today, and Nan is ready to return to class. Please allow her to make up any of the work she missed yesterday.
Thank you, Arthur Pena
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
What was the author’s main reason for writing this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
to explain why something happened
to explain why something happened
to describe what something looked like
to describe what something looked like
to convince the reader to change a policy
to convince the reader to change a policy
to tell the reader an interesting story
to tell the reader an interesting story
Whats the answer