Set 11: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The medication's efficacy in clinical trials, while _______ may not translate directly to real-world effectiveness.
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. 'While promising' is a concessive subordinate clause. A comma closes it before the main verb 'may not translate.' 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 medication's efficacy in clinical trials, while"
• "may not translate directly"
Why others are wrong: C (A colon doesn't fit for closing a concessive clause.), A (Missing punctuation fails to close the concessive clause.), D (A semicolon is too strong for closing a concessive clause.).
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