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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumFunction of a sentence describing a consequence

Craft and Structure practice question

The Great Fire of London began in a bakery in 1666. It burned for four days and destroyed most of the old city. Afterwards, new houses were built of brick instead of wood.

Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?

  1. A. It describes a change that followed the fire.Correct
  2. B. It explains how the fire started.
  3. C. It says how long the fire lasted.
  4. D. It describes the old city.

Answer: A. It describes a change that followed the fire.

Afterwards, brick instead of wood: a consequence.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It explains how the fire started.
The first sentence does that.
C. It says how long the fire lasted.
The second sentence does that.
D. It describes the old city.
The old city is only said to have been destroyed.

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