Set 8: Words in Context
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Industrial Revolution marked a major turning point, as societies transitioned from agrarian economies to ones driven by ______.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks for the meaning of a word as used in this specific context. The Industrial Revolution is defined by the rise of factories and machines. 'Manufacturing' refers to the making of articles on a large scale using machinery. Words can have multiple meanings, and context determines which meaning applies. Read the surrounding sentences carefully. Substitute each answer choice to see which maintains the intended meaning and fits the context. Many vocabulary words have multiple dictionary definitions, but only one fits the context. Use the surrounding sentences as clues. Try substituting each answer choice to see which one preserves the author's intended meaning without changing the sentence's message.
Key Evidence:
• "Industrial Revolution"
• "transitioned from agrarian"
Why others are wrong: C (Factories are noisy, not silent.), A (Industry often led to urbanization, not isolation.), B (Agrarian economies are closer to nature; industry moved away from it.).
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