Set 9: Text Structure (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Most plants need sunlight to grow. However, some fungi can grow in complete darkness. These fungi get their energy from decaying organic matter instead of the sun.
Which choice best describes the function of the underlined sentence?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. The first sentence sets a rule (need sunlight). The second says 'However' and introduces fungi that don't need it (exception). 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:
• "However"
• "grow in complete darkness"
Why others are wrong: B (Fungi are not plants, and they don't use sun here.), A (It doesn't say sunlight is bad.), C (Photosynthesis is not explained.).
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