Craft and StructureEasyTwo views on a school's new bell
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
The new school bell is far too loud; it makes the younger children jump.
Text 2
At last a bell that can be heard on the far field, so nobody is late back from break.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
- A. Text 1 sees the bell's loudness as a problem, while Text 2 sees it as an advantage.Correct
- B. Both texts say the bell is too quiet.
- C. Text 2 agrees that the bell frightens children.
- D. Both texts want the old bell back.
Answer: A. Text 1 sees the bell's loudness as a problem, while Text 2 sees it as an advantage.
Too loud against loud enough.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Both texts say the bell is too quiet.
- Text 1 says too loud.
- C. Text 2 agrees that the bell frightens children.
- Text 2 does not mention children.
- D. Both texts want the old bell back.
- Neither asks for the old bell.
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