Question

What kind of text genre is the following text? – Match the text with the most applicable item.


It is important to eat vegetables often, as they are naturally lower in fat and calories. They are also good sources of vitamins and fibre. Therefore, every person should consume at least three to five portions of vegetables daily.

A. Persuasive – There are many advantages to traveling. It lowers stress, increases creativity, it makes people feel happier and it lowers the risk of depression.
B. Narrative – Albert Einstein was born on 14 March 1879 and he lived in Switzerland between 1895 and 1909. He was touring the USA when Adolf Hitler came to power. In 1940 he obtained American citizenship.
C. Explanatory – Each quotation you use should be accompanied by a signal phrase to help readers understand why the quotation is important.
D. Descriptive – Field work is research done in a natural environment rather than in a laboratory.

Answer 1

Explanatory