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Set 6: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Photosynthesis turns light into energy. Cellular respiration turns that energy into a usable form. Thus, these two processes are essential and complementary cycles of life.

Which choice best describes the organization of the text?

A. A list of scientific theories that have been disproven.
B. Two distinct processes are defined and then synthesized.✓ Correct
C. A comparison proving one process is better than the other.
D. A step-by-step guide on how to grow plants.

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Process 1 (Photosynthesis) defined. Process 2 (Respiration) defined. Synthesis: They are complementary. 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:

• "Photosynthesis turns..."

• "Cellular respiration turns..."

• "Thus, these two..."

Why others are wrong: A (They are accepted facts.), D (No guide.), C (No preference.).

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