Set 14: Form, Structure & Sense (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The museum's collection includes masterpieces from the Renaissance; _______ it also features an impressive array of contemporary installations.
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. 'Moreover' adds information, showing that the museum has both Renaissance art AND contemporary installations. It's not a contrast or cause-effect relationship. 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:
• "masterpieces from the Renaissance"
• "also features an impressive array"
Why others are wrong: A ('However' shows contrast; the relationship is additive.), C ('Consequently' shows cause-effect; the relationship is additive.), D ('Therefore' shows cause-effect; the relationship is additive.).
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