Question

Which statement best describes the authors’ purpose in this passage?

The authors want to inform readers about Gandhi's experiences in South Africa.
The authors want to persuade readers that Gandhi had a strong influence on the Indian workers.
The authors want to inform readers about Gandhi’s practice of Satyagraha.
The authors want to persuade readers that Satyagraha is an effective way to solve problems.

Answer 1

The authors want to inform readers about Gandhi’s practice of Satyagraha.

Reason: the passage explains what Satyagraha is and how Gandhi used it, rather than arguing it was effective or persuading readers to adopt it or focusing mainly on his South Africa experiences.