Question

review the blog post and then answer the question.

coasters and trivets are easy to create, and they make great gifts. all you need for this simple diy project are pieces of cork, a template, a mat cutter, a pen, scissors, and a flat work surface. start by choosing a template shape, such as a star. trace the template onto the cork. cut out the shape with the mat cutter. voilà! you have a cork star that can be used as a coaster or a trivet.

what is the text’s main purpose?

• to explain how to make cork coasters and trivets
• to persuade crafters to give coasters as gifts
• to teach readers how to use a mat cutter
• to describe how to trace around a template

Explanation:

The text lists the materials needed (pieces of cork, template, mat cutter, etc.) and the steps (choose template, trace, cut) to make cork coasters and trivets. The other options are incorrect: it's not mainly to persuade about gifting (just says they make great gifts), not to teach mat cutter use (only uses it as a tool), and not to describe tracing (tracing is just one step). So the main purpose is to explain how to make them.

Answer:

to explain how to make cork coasters and trivets