GMAT Reading Comprehension: Section 4: Question Types: Function of a part of the passage

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Reading Comprehension

		I: Introduction

		II: The Challenge

		III: The Five Steps

		IV. 11 Question Types Macro Questions 1: Main Idea 2: Purpose of the Passage 3: Tone 4: Passage Organization 5: Category of Writing 6: Identity of the Author Micro Questions 7: Detail of the Passage 8: Definition of a Term 9: Support for a Premise 10: Function of Passage Part 11: Inference

		V: Tips

		VI: Sample Questions

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Just why does the author say the things he or she does? Every part of the passage has a purpose, which is typically connected to the main idea.

How to identify it: The question will ask why the author says something.

For what reason does the author mention the slave rebellion

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Inference Questions