Two-Part Question
Multiple Choice Question
The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A:
Which of these conclusions about the author's purpose is supported by the text?
A.
The author's purpose is to make the Palm Islands sound like an appealing travel destination.
B.
The author's purpose is to defend the sheik of Dubai against the many people who doubted him.
C.
The author's purpose is to entertain which is why there is such a focus on how entertaining the islands are.
D.
The author's purpose is to inform which is why he or she did not include any personal opinions.
Multiple Choice Question
Part B:
Which sentence from the text supports your answer in part A?
A.
The Palm Islands in Dubai are some of the most amazing man–made wonders of the world.
B.
The three palm islands consist of the Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, and Palm Deira, which are being built on the coast of the United Arab Emirates, in Dubai.
C.
Many people thought the sheik had bit off more than he could chew, but the sheik was set to prove them wrong.
D.
The future plans of this island also include four theme parks that will be built on the island's crescent and will form into the shape of a whale.
Part A: The correct answer is A. The author's purpose is to make the Palm Islands sound like an appealing travel destination.
Part B: The sentence that supports the answer in part A is A. "The Palm Islands in Dubai are some of the most amazing man-made wonders of the world." This sentence emphasizes the author's intention to present the Palm Islands as impressive and attractive.