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Set 2: Text Structure

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Gold was discovered in California in 1848. Thousands of people rushed there hoping to get rich. This sudden increase in population led to California becoming a state in 1850.

Which choice best describes the function of the underlined sentence?

A. It explains the final outcome of the events described.✓ Correct
B. It describes the tools used to find gold.
C. It introduces a new topic about farming.
D. It argues that the Gold Rush was a mistake.

Detailed Explanation

Discovery -> Rush -> Statehood. The last sentence is the final outcome.

Key Evidence:

• "led to California becoming a state"

Why others are wrong: B (Tools not mentioned.), C (Farming not mentioned.), D (No judgment made.).

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