Set 12: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Alexander the Great conquered vast territories, _______ an empire that stretched from Greece to India.
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. 'Creating' is a present participle that forms a participial phrase, correctly modifying the subject 'Alexander the Great' and adding information about the result of his conquests. 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:
• "conquered vast territories"
• "an empire that stretched"
Why others are wrong: B ('He created' creates a comma splice between two independent clauses.), A ('And creates' mixes past tense 'conquered' with present tense 'creates.'), D ('Created' without a subject or connector creates a fragment.).
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