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Answer: ASet 4: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The suffragettes fought for women's right to vote. They believed that political equality was the key to improving women's lives. Text 2 Some activists argued that the vote was not enough. Without economic independence—equal pay and property rights—political rights would be meaningless, as women would still be dependent on men.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the arguments?
A. Text 2 argues that the goal of Text 1 is necessary but insufficient for true equality.✓ Correct
B. Text 2 opposes women's right to vote.
C. Text 1 argues against economic rights.
D. Both texts agree the vote solved everything.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Vote = Key. Text 2: Vote not enough. Need economic independence. Relationship: Necessary but insufficient.
Key Evidence:
• "right to vote"
• "vote was not enough"
• "meaningless ... without"
Why others are wrong: B (Says not enough, not bad.), C (Focus on political.), D (Text 2 disagrees.).