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Set 6: Text Structure

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

Some animals hibernate in winter. Bears sleep in caves to save energy. Frogs bury themselves in mud to stay warm.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the first sentence and the others?

A. The first sentence asks a question, and the others answer it.
B. The first sentence defines a word, and the others argue against it.
C. All sentences describe the same animal.
D. The first sentence states a general fact, and the others give specific examples.✓ Correct

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. General Fact: Animals hibernate. Examples: Bears, Frogs. 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:

• "Some animals"

• "Bears"

• "Frogs"

Why others are wrong: B (No argument.), A (No question.), C (Different animals.).

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