Set 10: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The diplomat's memoirs reveal that she _______ extensive notes during the peace negotiations, documenting conversations that had never been made public.
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 memoirs reveal' is present tense about a past document. The note-taking occurred before the negotiations ended (past perfect 'had taken'). 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:
• "reveal that she"
• "during the peace negotiations"
Why others are wrong: D ('Has taken' implies ongoing action to present, but negotiations are completed.), A ('Taking' is a participle; the clause needs a finite verb.), B ('Takes' is present tense; negotiations are historical.).
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