When faced with a problem, most people will try to find a solution. But some people, when faced with a problem, will simply avoid it. While avoidance can seem like a weak response, it can sometimes be a sign of wisdom. If someone is trying to avoid a problem, it may be because they know that they don’t have the power to fix it, or it may be because they are trying to conserve their energy for a more important task. Avoidance is not always a sign of weakness, but it can be a sign of wisdom.
In the passage, the author’s main purpose is to
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The author describes avoidance as a sign of wisdom by explaining how it can be a sign of knowing when to conserve energy for more important tasks. The author suggests that avoidance can sometimes be a wise choice when someone realizes that they lack the power to solve a problem.
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