The purpose of the paragraph is "to argue." The author presents a point of view on the importance of wearing a helmet while riding a bike, using statistics and reasoning to support the recommendation.
Read the paragraph.
Every year, over 300,000 kids go to the emergency room for bike injuries. For this reason, everyone who rides a bike should wear a helmet, no matter what age. Helmets help to provide protection to one’s face, brain, and head in the event of an accident.
Based on the author’s word choice, what is the purpose of this paragraph?
to argue
to narrate
to describe
to investigate
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