Read the passage.
H. G. Wells was a scientist and a writer. He used his knowledge of science to create realistic works of fiction that fascinated readers. His novel The War of the Worlds gained fame when it was adapted for radio.
What is the purpose of this passage?

To inform readers about H. G. Wells's writing.

Explanation:

By giving the details of Herbert George Wells in the given passage, his personal background and the source of his fictional writings, the readers are able to understand and know who the author is. It enables them to know and understand the writings of H. G. Wells, giving an informational detail about who he is and how he came to write what he wrote. It also shows that he wrote his works based from his study and not from any assumptions.

Thus, the main purpose of the passage is to inform the readers about H. G. Wells and his writing.

B). To inform readers about H. G. Wells's writing.

Explanation:

An author creates a specific work or provides any kind of information with a primary aim to inform, persuade, expression of creative expression, or mere sharing of thought. Thus, each written works intends to serve a purpose.

As per the question, the given passage aims to 'inform the readers' about the writings of H.G. Well's' which is reflected through the inclusion of description like 'Wells was a scientist, writer, used his knowledge of science to create realistic works of fiction that fascinated readers. His work 'The War of the Worlds' which gained fame and adapted for radio'. These descriptions substantiate the claim that the author aims to educate/inform the readers about the writings(his famous work 'The War Of Worlds' has been included) of H.G. Wells. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

b is the answer