Set 5: Text Structure

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Electric cars are becoming more popular. They do not use gasoline. Instead, they run on batteries that can be recharged at home.

Which choice best describes the function of the underlined sentence?

A. It explains an alternative to the fuel mentioned previously.✓ Correct

B. It argues that gasoline is better.

C. It describes the color of electric cars.

D. It lists the price of batteries.

Detailed Explanation

Sentence 2 mentions gasoline (fuel). Sentence 3 ('Instead') explains the alternative (batteries).

Key Evidence:

• "do not use gasoline"

• "Instead, they run on batteries"

Why others are wrong: B (Says they are becoming popular, implies good.), C (No color.), D (No price.).