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Set 2: Text Structure

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The playful puppy found a muddy puddle in the garden. He jumped in and rolled around happily. When he came inside, he left paw prints all over the clean white carpet.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the last sentence and the rest of the text?

A. It describes the consequence of the puppy's actions.✓ Correct
B. It explains why the puppy likes mud.
C. It introduces a new animal to the story.
D. It shows that the puppy is well-trained.

Detailed Explanation

The first part shows the puppy getting dirty. The last sentence shows the result: dirty carpet.

Key Evidence:

• "When he came inside"

• "paw prints over the clean carpet"

Why others are wrong: B (Doesn't explain preference.), C (Same puppy.), D (Getting mud on carpet implies he is NOT well-trained.).

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