Set 13: Form, Structure & Sense (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The director's latest film, which _______ last month at the festival, received widespread critical acclaim.
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. 'Last month' indicates past time. The verb must be in past tense to match this time reference. 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:
• "last month"
• "received widespread critical acclaim"
Why others are wrong: A ('Premiering' is a participle; the relative clause needs a finite verb.), C ('Will premiere' is future tense; 'last month' is past.), B ('Premieres' is present tense; 'last month' requires past tense.).
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