Set 8: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The exhibition features works by three renowned photographers: Adams, Lange, _______ Arbus.
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. In a list of three items, the pattern is 'A, B, and C.' The conjunction 'and' (without additional punctuation after it) connects the final item. 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:
• "Adams, Lange, _______ Arbus"
Why others are wrong: D ('Plus' is informal and not appropriate for formal writing.), B (A comma after 'and' is incorrect in a simple list.), C ('Also' is not the standard conjunction for lists.).
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