Set 12: Form, Structure & Sense
Explanation
PASSAGE
The novel's complex narrative structure _______ the reader to piece together events from multiple perspectives.
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. 'Structure' is singular, requiring the singular verb 'requires.' The sentence describes a current characteristic of the novel. 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:
• "The novel's complex narrative structure"
• "the reader to piece together events"
Why others are wrong: A ('Requiring' is a participle; the sentence needs a main verb.), C ('Require' is plural; 'structure' is singular.), D ('Required' implies past tense; the novel still has this effect.).
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