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Set 6: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Text 1 The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. His first words on it were to his assistant, Mr. Watson. Text 2 Before the telephone, the telegraph was the fastest way to send messages. It used dots and dashes instead of voice.

How did the telephone improve upon the technology mentioned in Text 2?

A. It was slower than the telegraph.
B. It allowed for voice communication instead of coded signals.✓ Correct
C. It was invented earlier.
D. It used smoke signals.

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Telephone: Voice. Telegraph: Dots/Dashes (Coded). Improvement: Voice communication. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.

Key Evidence:

• "first words"

• "used dots and dashes instead of voice"

Why others are wrong: D (Telegraph.), A (Fastest *before* phone.), C (Telephone (1876) came after 'Before the telephone'.).

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