Set 15: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The director's approach to staging the tragedy was unconventional: rather than emphasize the protagonist's hubris, _______ the play as a meditation on systemic injustice.
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. 'She framed' provides a subject and past tense verb that balances with 'emphasize' in the 'rather than' construction. The subject is needed for clarity. 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:
• "rather than emphasize the protagonist's hubris"
• "the play as a meditation on systemic injustice"
Why others are wrong: A ('Framing' lacks a subject in this construction after the colon explanation.), D ('She framing' is grammatically incorrect (needs finite verb).), B ('To frame' as an infinitive doesn't complete the thought properly.).
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