Set 13: Form, Structure & Sense
Explanation
PASSAGE
The playwright draws inspiration from _______ own childhood experiences, weaving autobiographical elements into fictional narratives.
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. 'Their' is now accepted as a singular pronoun when gender is unspecified. It refers to 'the playwright' (singular) with unknown gender. 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 playwright draws"
• "own childhood experiences"
Why others are wrong: D ('Ones' is not a possessive pronoun.), C ('Her' assumes female gender without context.), A ('His or her' is grammatically correct but 'their' is now preferred and more concise.).
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