Set 15: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The choreographer's repertoire spans multiple genres, from classical ballet to contemporary experimental _______ each style informing and enriching the others.
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 participial phrase 'each style informing and enriching the others.' This phrase modifies the 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:
• "spans multiple genres"
• "each style informing and enriching"
Why others are wrong: D (A colon doesn't fit before a participial phrase.), B (Missing punctuation runs the participial phrase into the main clause.), C (A semicolon is too strong; the phrase is not an independent clause.).
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