Reading exam purpose verbs

informs

gives you facts

describes

says what something is like

explains

says how or why

instructs

tells you how to do something, step by step

advises

says what is a good idea to do

persuades

tries to make you do or believe something

warns

tells you about a danger or problem

compares

shows how two things are the same or different

orders

asks to buy something, or tells you that you must do something

invites

asks you to come to something

requests

asks for something politely

complains

says something is bad or wrong

apologises

says sorry

thanks

says thank you

reminds

helps you not to forget

recommends

says something is good and you should try it

advertises

tries to sell something

announces

tells people some news