Set 7: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Not only does the new material resist corrosion, _______ withstands extreme temperature fluctuations without degradation.
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. 'Not only...but also' is a correlative conjunction pair. 'But it also' correctly completes this construction. 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:
• "Not only does"
• "withstands extreme temperature fluctuations"
Why others are wrong: C ('And it also' doesn't complete the 'not only' construction properly.), D ('Also it' is awkward and doesn't complete the correlative construction.), A ('It also' lacks the conjunction 'but' needed for the correlative pair.).
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