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Set 6: Text Structure (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

Ideally, a scientific theory is testable and falsifiable. String theory, while elegant mathematically, deals with scales so small they cannot currently be observed. This has led some to question its validity as science.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the first and second sentences?

A. The two sentences describe unrelated fields of study.
B. The first sentence defines the term used in the second.
C. The second sentence presents a case that conflicts with the criteria in the first.✓ Correct
D. The second sentence provides proof for the theory in the first.

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Criteria: Testable. Case: String theory (cannot be observed/tested). This is a conflict. Authors structure their writing purposefully to guide readers through their ideas. Identify the organizational pattern (cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution) and how each part contributes to the whole. Authors choose organizational patterns deliberately to enhance their message. Recognizing whether a text uses chronological order, cause-effect, compare-contrast, or problem-solution helps you understand the author's purpose and follow the logic.

Key Evidence:

• "testable"

• "cannot currently be observed"

Why others are wrong: B (It applies criteria, doesn't just define.), A (Related.), D (Disputes it.).

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