ReadingQuestion 7 of 120
Passage: "Exercise strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and boosts mood. For these reasons, doctors strongly recommend at least thirty minutes of activity most days." The author's primary purpose is to:
a.Persuade readers of the benefits of exercise
b.Describe how the heart pumps blood
c.Entertain readers with a story
d.Compare two types of exercise
Explanation
The passage lists benefits and reports that doctors recommend exercise, which is meant to convince readers to exercise. This reflects a persuasive purpose rather than pure description, entertainment, or comparison.
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