This passage is adapted from Chiedozie Egesi, “I Used to Take Cassava for Granted—but It Could Help to Wean the World Off Wheat.” ©2022 Guardian News & Media Limited.

Question

The main purpose of paragraph 2 (“I think . . . prices”) is to
Responses

list major threats to the world’s wheat supply.
Answer A: list major threats to the world’s wheat supply.
A

point out the dangers of relying so heavily on one crop for food.
Answer B: point out the dangers of relying so heavily on one crop for food.
B

describe rising wheat prices, which disproportionately affect African nations.
Answer C: describe rising wheat prices, which disproportionately affect African nations.
C

argue that more countries should increase their wheat production.

Answer 1

The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to point out the dangers of relying so heavily on one crop for food. Answer B reflects this purpose accurately.