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Craft and StructureMediumFunction of a sentence that raises a doubt

Craft and Structure practice question

The village claims that its well was blessed by a saint in the seventh century and has never run dry. The first written mention of the well, however, dates from 1650, and the earliest map of the village shows no well at all.

Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence?

  1. A. It presents evidence that casts doubt on the village's claim.Correct
  2. B. It confirms the seventh-century blessing.
  3. C. It explains why the well never runs dry.
  4. D. It describes the well's construction.

Answer: A. It presents evidence that casts doubt on the village's claim.

A 1650 first mention and a map without a well undercut the seventh-century story.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It confirms the seventh-century blessing.
It undermines rather than confirms.
C. It explains why the well never runs dry.
The well's reliability is not explained.
D. It describes the well's construction.
No construction is described.

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