Text Types according to Purpose online exercise for - Free Printable

Here’s the solution and explanation for each question from the “Types of Text Quiz”:

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Question 7: Which of the following is persuasive text, as taken from a letter appealing against a parking fine?

✔ Correct Answer: C) As there had been no previous warning, I would appreciate being let off this fine.

Explanation:
Persuasive text aims to convince or influence the reader to take a certain action or agree with a point of view. In this case, the writer is trying to persuade the authority to cancel or waive the parking fine. Option C directly makes a polite request (“I would appreciate being let off this fine”) based on a reason (“no previous warning”), which is classic persuasive language.

- A) is factual (stating what happened).
- B) is explanatory (giving background information).
- D) is stating a fact about having a permit — not directly asking for anything.

So, C is the only option that attempts to persuade.

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Question 8: An instructive piece of text is normally written as though the reader is being spoken to.

✔ Correct Answer: A) True

Explanation:
Instructive texts (like recipes, manuals, or directions) often use imperative verbs (“Go straight,” “Turn left,” “Mix well”) and address the reader directly — as if speaking to them. This helps guide the reader step-by-step. For example: “Press the button,” “Do not touch,” etc. So yes, it’s typically written as though the reader is being spoken to.

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Question 9: The following passage is an example of instructive text: true or false?

> *London Borough of Welard
> Register of Electors 2002
> Every British, Irish or Commonwealth citizen living in Great Britain on the 12th of November 2001 is eligible to vote in this country’s elections. European Union citizens can vote in local and European Parliamentary elections.*

✔ Correct Answer: B) False

Explanation:
This text is informative, not instructive. It provides facts about who is eligible to vote — it doesn’t tell the reader *how* to do something (e.g., “Register to vote by visiting…” or “Fill out form X”). Instructive texts give directions or steps; this one simply informs.

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Question 10: What type of text is used for the following travel directions?

> *Wedding Directions
> How to get to Anne Marie and John’s wedding.
> From the South via the M3
> Leave the M3 Junction 12 (B3446) sign posted Winchester. Go straight over 1st roundabout. Take 2nd exit of 2nd roundabout into Rabbit Farm Road. Continue straight across next roundabout and take 2nd exit at next roundabout.*

✔ Correct Answer: C) instructive text

Explanation:
These are clear step-by-step directions telling someone *how to get somewhere*. That’s the definition of instructive text — giving instructions or guidance. While it may also be informative (it gives info), its primary purpose is to instruct the reader on how to perform an action (navigate to a location).

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✔ Final Answers:

7. C
8. A (True)
9. B (False)
10. C (instructive text)

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