Set 9: Form, Structure & Sense
Explanation
PASSAGE
The orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony _______ the audience last night, earning a ten-minute standing ovation.
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. 'Last night' indicates a specific past time, requiring simple past tense 'moved.' 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:
• "last night"
• "earning a ten-minute standing ovation"
Why others are wrong: C ('Moves' is present tense; 'last night' requires past tense.), D ('Has moved' is present perfect, but 'last night' needs simple past.), A ('Moving' is a participle; the sentence needs a main verb.).
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