Set 14: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The research team, along with their international _______ has published groundbreaking findings on climate change mitigation strategies.
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 phrase 'along with their international collaborators' is parenthetical, set off by commas. The subject is 'The research team' (singular), requiring the singular verb 'has published.' 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 research team, along with"
• "has published"
Why others are wrong: C (A semicolon is too strong; this is a parenthetical phrase, not an independent clause.), A (A colon doesn't fit here; the phrase is parenthetical.), D (Missing comma leaves the parenthetical phrase improperly closed.).
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