Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts

Question

made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid
off.
What is the author's purpose?
a) to persuade you to try out for the basketball
team

b) to tell a story about a boy who worked hard

c) to teach how to play basketball d) to explain the rules of basketball

Answer 1

b) to tell a story about a boy who worked hard