Question

this is a multi - part item. how do the purposes of the passages differ? the first passage informs; the second narrates. the first passage informs; the second persuades. the first passage explains; the second informs. passage 1 passage 2 beginning at 5:00 this morning cancellation on middle 3m extended travel lines for commuters during the evening rush hours. city officials suggested using alternate routes or allowed more bots to travel

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the purpose of each passage. The first passage (from the visible text) seems to be explaining a transportation - related change (like the 5:00 am construction and extended bus lines). The second passage's purpose (from the options' context) is likely to inform. Among the options, "The first passage explains; the second informs" matches this analysis.

Answer:

The first passage explains; the second informs