Set 9: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
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?
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: C (It applies criteria, doesn't just define.), D (Related.), B (Disputes it.).
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