Question

question 6
the author probably wrote this article in order to ______.
a. show why it is important to be prepared for long trips
b. tell about the problems faced by explorers years ago
c. tell the reader about how matthew henson made
history
d. explain how the reader could get to the north pole

Explanation:

To determine the author's purpose, we analyze each option. Option A focuses on trip preparation, which is too general. Option B is about past explorers' problems, not specific to the article's likely focus. Option D explains how readers could get to the North Pole, which is impractical and not a typical article purpose. Option C, telling about Matthew Henson making history, is a specific and plausible purpose for an article about a historical figure's achievements.

Answer:

C. tell the reader about how Matthew Henson made history