Tip
Try to figure out the writer’s intention or purpose of the passage. Notice the writer’s attitude, tone, and general style.
Prompt
Sample Problem
The author’s primary purpose in the passage is to…
Answer Options
(A) Compare sea turtles to other ocean animals
(B) Convince readers to protect sea turtles
(C) Tell a story about a turtle family
(D) Explain the life cycle of sea turtles
(E) Describe what it feels like to be a baby turtle
View Correct Answer
(D) Explain the life cycle of sea turtles
The passage focuses on explaining the main stages of a sea turtle’s life cycle (migration, egg laying, hatching, and survival), rather than persuading, telling a story, or making a comparison.
