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Set 6: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

In 1903, the Wright brothers made history with the first powered flight. Before this event, many people believed humans would never fly. Their success changed transportation forever.

Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

A. It lists the technical details of the first airplane.
B. It argues that the Wright brothers were not actually the first to fly.
C. It compares airplanes to hot air balloons.
D. It highlights a major event and its impact on history.✓ Correct

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. The text describes an event (first flight) and concludes with its impact ('changed transportation forever'). 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:

• "made history"

• "success changed transportation"

Why others are wrong: C (Balloons are not mentioned.), B (It presents their success as fact.), A (No technical details are listed.).

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