Set 11: Form, Structure & Sense (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The composer spent years refining the symphony, _______ each movement multiple times before declaring the work complete.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of sentence function and text organization. 'Revising' is a present participle that forms a participial phrase, correctly adding detail about the refining process. Each sentence in a well-constructed text serves a specific purpose. Consider what role this sentence plays in the argument: does it introduce, support, contrast, or conclude an idea? Understanding why an author includes specific sentences helps you grasp the overall argument. Each sentence should serve a clear purpose: introducing ideas, providing evidence, acknowledging counterarguments, or drawing conclusions. Identify the role to understand the structure.
Key Evidence:
• "spent years refining the symphony"
• "each movement multiple times"
Why others are wrong: A ('And revises' mixes past 'spent' with present 'revises.'), C ('Revises' creates a comma splice with a new independent clause.), D ('Revised' without a subject creates an incomplete structure.).
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