Passage: "A good memo is clear, brief and complete. It states its purpose in the first sentence, gives only the information the reader needs, and ends with the action expected and the deadline. Long background explanations, if necessary, belong in an attachment. Writers should also check names, dates and figures carefully, because a single wrong date can cause a missed deadline across a whole office." According to the passage, where should a memo state its purpose?
Correct answer: C. In the first sentence
The second sentence says a good memo "states its purpose in the first sentence". Long background information, by contrast, belongs in an attachment.
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