Set 3: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Most metals are solid at room temperature. Mercury is an anomaly; it remains liquid. This makes it useful for thermometers but dangerous if spilled.

Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence?

A. It identifies an exception to the pattern described in the first sentence.✓ Correct

B. It explains why all metals are solid.

C. It proves that metals are not elements.

D. It describes the color of mercury.

Detailed Explanation

Pattern: Solid. Exception: Mercury (liquid). Anomaly means exception.

Key Evidence:

• "Solid"

• "anomaly"

• "remains liquid"

Why others are wrong: B (Contradicts it.), C (Irrelevant.), D (State, not color.).