Set 8: Text Structure
Explanation
PASSAGE
Plastic waste is a major problem for oceans. It harms marine life and pollutes the water. To fix this, scientists are developing biodegradable materials that dissolve safely.
Which choice best describes the text's structure?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. The text identifies a problem (plastic waste) and then proposes a solution (biodegradable materials). 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:
• "major problem"
• "To fix this"
Why others are wrong: A (Not a timeline.), B (No comparing two things.), C (Not a ranked list.).
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