Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo views on electric cars
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
Electric cars are cleaner than petrol cars.
Text 2
Electric cars produce no exhaust, but where the electricity comes from coal, the power station produces the pollution instead.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?
- A. Text 2 qualifies the claim in Text 1 by pointing out where the pollution can move.Correct
- B. Text 2 denies that electric cars exist.
- C. Both texts say electric cars produce exhaust.
- D. Text 2 argues that petrol cars are cleaner.
Answer: A. Text 2 qualifies the claim in Text 1 by pointing out where the pollution can move.
No exhaust, but a power station.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Text 2 denies that electric cars exist.
- Not denied.
- C. Both texts say electric cars produce exhaust.
- Text 2 says they produce none.
- D. Text 2 argues that petrol cars are cleaner.
- Not argued.
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