Answered

1
2
3
4
Read the passage from The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff.
NASA absorbed the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, the g
historic flight), along with resources from Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
Center, and the army's rocket-research team.
What is most likely the author's purpose in this passage?
to explain what the story is about
O to ask a question that the author will answer later
O to add supplemental information that explains the situation
Oto help the reader draw a conclusion based on the evidence



Answer :

GinnyAnswer
The author's purpose in this passage from "The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff" is most likely: - To add supplemental information that explains the situation. In this passage, the author provides information about NASA absorbing different entities like NACA, Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the army's rocket-research team. This additional information helps the reader understand the background and context of how NASA came to be and the resources it brought together to advance space exploration. By including these details, the author enhances the reader's understanding of the historical development of NASA and its significance in the race to space.

Other Questions