Read the passage. Do you know how much plastic human beings consume each year? Each year, more than eight million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean. That's enough grocery bags to cover every foot of coastline around the world. There are ways that every person can help reduce plastic waste, though, starting by eliminating the use of plastic straws.

The author's purpose in this passage is to

describe
entertain
inform
persuade

I think inform is the correct answer

It could be 1, 2, or 4, depending on the context.1.) they could have had a fight, and she is too humble to say anything further. she wants robert to say something first.2.) maybe he's staring at a computer playing tetris while she's wearing a *really* tight red dress. just sayin' xd3.) is unlikely given that it's only one sentence worth of context long. 4.) it's possible their relationship is more 'mutual hatred' and they tolerate one another.it could be 1, 2, or 4, as long as you can provide sufficient explanation why. remember this as you write!

He should show his work.