This question is missing the options. I've found the complete question online. Since the passage is the same, I will omit it:
The author's purpose is to do what?
1. explain the importance of Gothic architecture.
2. show how Venetian architecture is different from Gothic architecture.
3. describe Venetian architecture.
4. show the nature of Gothic architecture.
Answer:
The author's purpose is to:
4. show the nature of Gothic architecture.
Explanation:
The author states his purpose very clearly right at the beginning of the passage:
<u>"I will try to give the reader of this article some idea of the real history of Gothic architecture, not just of Venice, but of universal Gothic."</u>
The author will discuss the nature of Gothic architecture - what this style of architecture consists of. He makes it clear that he will not focus only on the Gothic of Venice. He will talk about it universally. He will indeed show how far Venetian architecture went in terms of this style, but this is not the main purpose of the study. Having that in mind, the best option is number 4:
4. show the nature of Gothic architecture.
There area number of benefits of sports in the life of children.
First of all, to improve children's health by exercising frequently. Exercise is a vital element for the children to be healthy.
Another benefit is that sports help them to socialize. Although some specialist says that in sports there is a tendency to suffer bullying, the reality shows that sports is a great way to make friends.
Discipline. Parents can help so much in the education of its kids if they know how to instill discipline from the very beginning of school days. Sports teach kids to be persistent through discipline and respect.
Finally, an important aspect of contest in sports is the valuable lesson of overcome defeat. Children must understand that they are not going to win every time. So accepting losing and overcoming adversity is a great lesson that is going to prepare them for real life.
I believe it is a run-on sentence but i am not certain
Your answer would be Dialogue :)
