2 The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Parť A:
Which of these inferences about the author's
purpose is supported by the text?
A. The author wrote the text to warn people to stay
out of lakes because of the existence of
malicious water monsters.
B. The author wrote the text to encourage travelers
to visit Loch Ness Lake in Scotland.
C. The author wrote the text to motivate people to
get involved with local monster hunts to help
prove urban legends.
D. The author wrote the text to inform people about
the history of the Loch Ness legend and
encourage them to develop a conclusion on their
own.
Part B:
Which sentence from the text BEST supports
your answer from part A?
A. They are called water-horses or water-kelpies
and are believed to possess magical powers and
evil intentions.
B. Thus, the Loch Ness Monster developed into a
media phenomenon following the sighting.
C. A multitude of curious adventurers arrived and
ventured into the lake by boat while others set
up camp along the shore, hoping to catch a
glimpse of the creatures appearance.
D. Huge catfish, floating log, or water monster,
believe what you will about the mythical beast.