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Craft and Structure practice question

The school trip has been moved from Friday to Thursday. The museum is closed on Fridays this month.

Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence?

  1. A. It explains why the trip was moved.Correct
  2. B. It describes the museum.
  3. C. It lists what pupils should bring.
  4. D. It cancels the trip.

Answer: A. It explains why the trip was moved.

The reason for the change.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It describes the museum.
Only its closure is mentioned.
C. It lists what pupils should bring.
No list.
D. It cancels the trip.
The trip is moved, not cancelled.

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