Craft and StructureEasyTwo views on a town's new bins
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
The new recycling bins are too small; ours is full by Wednesday.
Text 2
The new bins are the right size; the trick is to flatten the boxes before they go in.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
- A. Text 1 complains that the bins are too small, while Text 2 argues they are big enough if used properly.Correct
- B. Both texts say the bins are too small.
- C. Text 2 agrees that the bins should be replaced.
- D. Both texts describe flattening boxes.
Answer: A. Text 1 complains that the bins are too small, while Text 2 argues they are big enough if used properly.
Too small against big enough.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Both texts say the bins are too small.
- Text 2 says the size is right.
- C. Text 2 agrees that the bins should be replaced.
- Text 2 defends the bins.
- D. Both texts describe flattening boxes.
- Only Text 2 mentions it.
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