Set 13: Form, Structure & Sense
Explanation
PASSAGE
The study found that patients who received the experimental treatment _______ significant improvement compared to those in the control group.
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. 'The study found' sets up past tense. 'Patients who received...showed' maintains consistent past tense throughout the sentence. 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 study found"
• "who received the experimental treatment"
Why others are wrong: D ('Has shown' is singular; 'patients' is plural.), A ('Shows' is singular and present; 'patients' is plural and context is past.), B ('Showing' is a participle; the clause needs a finite verb.).
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