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Answer: ASet 1: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The ancient Romans built excellent roads. These roads helped the army travel quickly to protect the empire. Text 2 Roman roads were also used for trade. Merchants used them to carry goods like pottery and grain between cities, boosting the economy.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
A. Both texts describe different uses for the same structure.✓ Correct
B. Text 1 argues that the roads were a waste of money.
C. Text 2 contradicts Text 1 by saying the army never used the roads.
D. Text 1 describes how to build a road.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Use = Army. Text 2: Use = Trade. Same structure (Roman roads).
Key Evidence:
• "helped the army"
• "used for trade"
Why others are wrong: B (Praises them.), C (Says 'also used', implies addition.), D (No instructions.).