Set 14: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The sculptor's materials ranged from traditional bronze and marble to unconventional substances such as recycled _______ the diversity reflecting her commitment to environmental sustainability.
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. A comma is needed before the absolute phrase 'the diversity reflecting her commitment.' This phrase modifies the entire preceding clause. 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:
• "ranged from traditional bronze and marble to"
• "the diversity reflecting her commitment"
Why others are wrong: C (A colon doesn't typically introduce absolute phrases.), B (Missing punctuation creates a run-on sentence.), D (A semicolon is possible but less common before an absolute phrase.).
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