Question

before you go enter focus mode many people think that running is simple. they think you just open the door and off you go. but this is not true if you plan on running long distances. then there are some important things you need to do before you go. the first thing you need to do is wear reflective clothing. this is especially true if you are running at night. when you are wearing reflective clothing, drivers of cars can see you much more easily. they the author wrote this passage mostly to a communicate the joy of running b convince the reader to buy expensive shoes c give instructions about how to run safely d argue for the rights of runners on the road

Explanation:

To determine the author's purpose, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage isn't about the joy of running, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: There's no mention of buying expensive shoes, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The passage starts by saying running long distances requires important steps (like wearing reflective clothing, implied other steps) to run safely. This matches giving instructions for safe running.
• Option D: The passage doesn't discuss runners' rights on the road, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. give instructions about how to run safely