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Craft and Structure practice question

Text 1 Students who slept eight hours before an exam scored higher in a recent study, so schools should start later during exam season. Text 2 The students who slept eight hours in that study were also the ones who had finished revising early; it is not clear which habit made the difference.

How would the author of Text 2 most likely respond to Text 1's recommendation?

  1. A. By questioning whether sleep, rather than early preparation, explains the higher scores.Correct
  2. B. By agreeing that schools should start later.
  3. C. By denying that the study took place.
  4. D. By arguing that revision is harmful.

Answer: A. By questioning whether sleep, rather than early preparation, explains the higher scores.

Two habits, one result.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. By agreeing that schools should start later.
Text 2 doubts the basis for the recommendation.
C. By denying that the study took place.
Text 2 accepts the study.
D. By arguing that revision is harmful.
Not claimed.

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