The best way to phrase the purpose statement of a report is with

A) complex language.
B) an infinitive phrase.
C) a controversial statement.
D) jargon.
E) compelling arguments.


Answer: B
Explanation: B) Infinitive phrases such as to identify, to summarize, to discover, etc. work well for purpose statements. For example, an analytical report might have the purpose statement: "To analyze sales data to see if the company met its quarterly goals."

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