GED Reasoning Through Language ArtsReading ComprehensionEasy
A manager is drafting an internal memo to announce a new company policy. The memo begins: 'Effective immediately, all employees must adhere to the updated guidelines regarding remote work arrangements. These guidelines are designed to ensure operational efficiency and maintain team cohesion across all departments.' What is the primary purpose of this opening statement?
- ATo inform employees about a new mandatory policy.
- BTo persuade employees to support remote work.
- CTo complain about current remote work practices.
- DTo entertain employees with a new policy.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. To inform employees about a new mandatory policy.
The phrase 'Effective immediately, all employees must adhere' clearly indicates that the memo is informing employees about a new, mandatory policy.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. While it mentions 'operational efficiency,' the primary tone is directive and informative, not persuasive.
- C. The statement focuses on new guidelines and their benefits, not on complaints about existing practices.
- D. The language is formal and directive, not entertaining.
Author's Purpose: Inform
To provide facts, data, or explanations about a topic without bias or persuasion.
- Often uses objective language.
- Presents verifiable information.
- Aims to educate the reader.
Memory trick: P.I.E.: Persuade, Inform, Entertain – the main reasons authors write.