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Answer: ASet 2: Text Structure
Explanation
PASSAGE
Volunteering helps the community, but it also helps the volunteer. It gives them a sense of purpose and helps them meet new friends.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two sentences?
A. The second sentence supports the claim in the first sentence.✓ Correct
B. The second sentence contradicts the first sentence.
C. The first sentence asks a question answered by the second.
D. Both sentences describe unrelated topics.
Detailed Explanation
Sentence 1 claims it helps the volunteer. Sentence 2 gives details on HOW it helps (purpose, friends), supporting the claim.
Key Evidence:
• "helps the volunteer"
• "gives them a sense of purpose"
Why others are wrong: B (They agree.), C (No question asked.), D (Topics are related.).