Question

Read the passage.

H. G. Wells was a scientist and a writer. He used his knowledge of science to create realistic works of fiction that fascinated readers. His novel The War of the Worlds gained fame when it was adapted for radio.

What is the purpose of this passage?

to entertain readers with a story about H. G. Wells
to inform readers about H. G. Wells’s writing
to entertain readers with an excerpt from a novel
to persuade readers to read science fiction

Answer 1

to inform readers about H. G. Wells’s writing