Set 6: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The playwright's latest work explores themes of identity and belonging; _______ draws heavily from her own experiences as an immigrant.
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. 'It' refers to 'the playwright's latest work' (singular). The semicolon joins two independent clauses, so 'it' is needed as the subject of the second 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:
• "The playwright's latest work"
• "draws heavily from her own experiences"
Why others are wrong: A ('She' would refer to the playwright, but the sentence describes the work drawing from experiences.), C ('Which' cannot begin an independent clause after a semicolon.), D ('They' is plural; 'latest work' is singular.).
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