Mick was asked to make a presentation to the town council on the Eagle Scouts who lived in the town. His three main points covered the history of Eagle Scouts, the process of becoming an Eagle Scout and the names of the boys who had achieved the ranking. The general purpose of this speech was most likely to _____.
A) inform
B) persuade
C) entertain
D) demonstrate

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The general purpose of the speech is to inform the town council about the Eagle Scouts who live in their town, specifically their history, process of becoming one, and names of those who achieved it. Therefore, the most suitable choice is "inform".

Mick Was Asked to Make a Presentation to the Town