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Set 5: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The Roman Empire fell, but its legacy endured. Its laws formed the basis of Western justice. Its language, Latin, birthed French, Spanish, and Italian.

Which choice best describes the function of the second and third sentences?

A. They provide specific examples of the 'legacy' mentioned in the first sentence.✓ Correct
B. They explain why Rome fell.
C. They list the enemies of Rome.
D. They argue Latin is a dead language.

Detailed Explanation

Claim: Legacy endured. Examples: Laws, Language.

Key Evidence:

• "legacy endured"

• "laws formed"

• "language ... birthed"

Why others are wrong: B (Focus on endurance.), C (No enemies.), D (Focus on its life in other languages.).