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Craft and Structure practice question

Text 1 The village's broadband upgrade has brought new businesses, argues councillor Ash Bell, since twelve firms have registered addresses there this year. Text 2 Twelve firms have registered. Ten of them are registered at the same address, the old post office, which an accountant now lets as a mailing address to companies based elsewhere. Two new businesses have opened doors in the village, which is two more than last year and a smaller story than twelve.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?

  1. A. Text 2 accepts the registration figure but argues that most of it reflects mailing addresses rather than real arrivals.Correct
  2. B. Text 2 denies that any firms registered.
  3. C. Text 2 argues that the upgrade was a waste.
  4. D. Text 2 reports stronger evidence for Bell's claim.

Answer: A. Text 2 accepts the registration figure but argues that most of it reflects mailing addresses rather than real arrivals.

Ten at one address; two real.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Text 2 denies that any firms registered.
'Twelve firms have registered.'
C. Text 2 argues that the upgrade was a waste.
Not argued.
D. Text 2 reports stronger evidence for Bell's claim.
Text 2 shrinks the claim.

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