Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo texts on the same fact from different angles
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
The town's population has doubled since 1990, says the council's report.
Text 2
The primary school, built for 200 pupils in 1990, now teaches 410.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?
- A. Text 2 gives an example that is consistent with the growth described in Text 1.Correct
- B. Text 2 shows that the council's report is wrong.
- C. Text 2 argues that the school should close.
- D. Text 2 describes a town that is shrinking.
Answer: A. Text 2 gives an example that is consistent with the growth described in Text 1.
200 to 410 fits a doubling.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Text 2 shows that the council's report is wrong.
- The figures agree.
- C. Text 2 argues that the school should close.
- No argument about closing.
- D. Text 2 describes a town that is shrinking.
- Growing, not shrinking.
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