Set 6: Form, Structure & Sense
Explanation
PASSAGE
Many critics consider the Renaissance _______ of the most influential artistic periods in human history.
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. With the verb 'consider,' the pattern is 'consider X (to be) Y.' The 'to be' can be omitted, making 'one' the correct direct complement. 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:
• "critics consider the Renaissance"
• "of the most influential"
Why others are wrong: A ('Being one' is awkward with 'consider.'), C ('To be one' is correct but more formal; 'one' alone is also correct and more common.), D ('As one' doesn't grammatically fit with 'consider.').
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