Vote for our candidate, and we’ll invest in education to improve schools and provide better opportunities for our children. What’s the purpose of this statement?

A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain

Answer: (A)

Solution: The purpose of this statement is to persuade.
The statement is attempting to convince people to vote for their candidate by promising a specific action (investing in education) that will lead to positive outcomes (improving schools and providing better opportunities for children). The goal is to influence the audience’s decision-making and gain their support for the candidate based on the proposed policy.