What is the main purpose of a problem-solution text?

A) to help a reader understand a problem and how it is or may be solved.
B) to describe to a reader all the potential solutions to a problem.
C) to describe to a reader all the reasons a problem exists.
D) to suggest to a reader some reasons that a solution may or may not be effective.

1 answer

A) to help a reader understand a problem and how it is or may be solved.

The main purpose of a problem-solution text is to present a problem clearly and then discuss possible solutions, helping the reader understand both the nature of the problem and how it might be addressed.