Craft and StructureEasy–MediumFunction of a sentence giving an example
Craft and Structure practice question
The village has kept many of its old customs. On the first of May, for instance, the children still dance around a maypole on the green.
Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence?
- A. It gives an example of an old custom the village has kept.Correct
- B. It explains why the customs have survived.
- C. It describes the village green.
- D. It argues that the customs should end.
Answer: A. It gives an example of an old custom the village has kept.
"for instance": an example.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. It explains why the customs have survived.
- No reason is given.
- C. It describes the village green.
- The green is only where the dance happens.
- D. It argues that the customs should end.
- No argument.
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