Craft and StructureEasy–MediumFunction of a sentence that states a contrast
Craft and Structure practice question
The town's two bridges are fifty metres apart. One was built for carts in 1780 and takes a lorry today; the other was built for lorries in 1965 and has been closed to anything heavier than a bicycle since 2019.
Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence?
- A. It contrasts the two bridges' ages with their present condition to make a point about durability.Correct
- B. It argues that the older bridge should be closed.
- C. It describes the river.
- D. It explains how the bridges were built.
Answer: A. It contrasts the two bridges' ages with their present condition to make a point about durability.
Old carries lorries; new carries bicycles.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. It argues that the older bridge should be closed.
- Not argued.
- C. It describes the river.
- Not described.
- D. It explains how the bridges were built.
- Construction isn't explained.
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