Set 8: Form, Structure & Sense (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Neither the original hypothesis nor the revised _______ adequately explains the anomalies observed in the experimental data.
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. 'One' serves as a singular pronoun replacing 'hypothesis' in 'the revised one.' With 'neither...nor,' the verb 'explains' (singular) agrees with the nearest singular subject. 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:
• "Neither the original hypothesis nor the revised"
• "adequately explains"
Why others are wrong: B ('Hypotheses' is plural; context implies one revised hypothesis.), A ('Ones' is plural; only one revised hypothesis is implied.), D ('Hypothesis' is redundant but grammatically works; 'one' is more concise.).
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