Set 14: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The artist's final works, displayed for the first time in this exhibition, _______ the culmination of a career spanning five decades.
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. 'Works' is plural, requiring plural verb 'represent.' The parenthetical phrase doesn't change the subject's number. 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 artist's final works, displayed for the first time"
• "the culmination of a career"
Why others are wrong: A ('Represents' is singular; 'works' is plural.), D ('Representing' is a participle; the sentence needs a main verb.), C ('Has represented' is singular; 'works' is plural.).
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