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Craft and Structure practice question

Some argue that daylight saving time saves energy, since people use less electric lighting on bright evenings. Critics respond that any such saving is cancelled by extra heating in dark mornings and extra air conditioning in long, warm evenings. Recent studies have sided with the critics, finding no net reduction in energy use.

Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

  1. A. It presents a claim, an objection to that claim, and evidence that supports the objection.Correct
  2. B. It describes the history of daylight saving time.
  3. C. It lists several benefits of daylight saving time.
  4. D. It presents two claims and concludes that both are correct.

Answer: A. It presents a claim, an objection to that claim, and evidence that supports the objection.

Sentence one is the claim, sentence two the critics' reply, sentence three the studies that back the critics. Claim, objection, verdict.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It describes the history of daylight saving time.
No dates or origins appear; the text is about an argument, not a history.
C. It lists several benefits of daylight saving time.
Only one supposed benefit is mentioned, and the text concludes it doesn't hold.
D. It presents two claims and concludes that both are correct.
The studies side with the critics, so the two positions are not both endorsed.

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