Read the paragraph from “Make Your Own Microscope.”
Since I built my smartphone microscope, I’ve been very satisfied. I was able to keep the money I would have spent in my bank account, where it is earning interest every day. I found out lots of interesting facts and information about lasers and how lenses work. And, most important, I created a microscope that works great and has allowed me to continue to learn about the world around me. I call that a major success.
Question 1
Part A
What is the author’s purpose in the paragraph?
Responses
to provide a personal guarantee that smartphone microscopes are the best
to explain how using smartphone microscopes helps people make money
to create a strong conclusion by restating the benefits of smartphone microscopes
to encourage people to learn more about how microscopes work
Question 2
Part B
Which evidence from the paragraph best supports the answer to Part A?
Responses
“I call that a major success.”
“I was able to keep the money I would have spent in my bank account, where it is earning interest every day.”
“And, most important, I created a microscope that works great and has allowed me to continue to learn about the world around me.”
“I found out lots of interesting facts and information about lasers and how lenses work.”
