Question
What is the author's purpose in the example below?
In 2020, the global population reached 7.8 billion people. According to the United Nations, this number is expected to increase to 9.7 billion by 2050. As populations grow, issues such as resource distribution, environmental impact, and urbanization become increasingly important for global policymakers.
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1 point
to inform
to entertain
to persuade
In 2020, the global population reached 7.8 billion people. According to the United Nations, this number is expected to increase to 9.7 billion by 2050. As populations grow, issues such as resource distribution, environmental impact, and urbanization become increasingly important for global policymakers.
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1 point
to inform
to entertain
to persuade
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The author's purpose in the example is **to inform**. The passage provides factual information about global population growth and highlights its implications for policymakers, without attempting to entertain or persuade the reader.