16Hit1600
Craft and StructureMediumA finding strengthened by a within-person study

Craft and Structure practice question

Text 1 A survey found that people who own dogs walk more each week than people who do not. Text 2 A second study followed the same people from before they acquired a dog to a year afterwards. Their weekly walking rose sharply in the first months and then settled at a level still well above what it had been before the dog.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the texts?

  1. A. Text 2 strengthens the finding in Text 1 by showing the change within the same people over time.Correct
  2. B. Text 2 contradicts the finding in Text 1.
  3. C. Text 2 shows that dog owners eventually walk less than non-owners.
  4. D. Text 2 concerns a different kind of pet from Text 1.

Answer: A. Text 2 strengthens the finding in Text 1 by showing the change within the same people over time.

Text 1 compares two groups; Text 2 watches the same people before and after, and finds walking rose. That is stronger evidence for the same conclusion.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Text 2 contradicts the finding in Text 1.
Text 2's result agrees with Text 1's.
C. Text 2 shows that dog owners eventually walk less than non-owners.
Text 2 says walking settled 'still well above' the pre-dog level.
D. Text 2 concerns a different kind of pet from Text 1.
Both texts are about dogs.

More Craft and Structure questions

Not affiliated with the College Board. SAT is a trademark of the College Board.