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Craft and StructureEasy–MediumTwo texts on a bridge closure

Craft and Structure practice question

Text 1 The footbridge must close for a month so that its rusted supports can be replaced, says engineer Dev Ram. Text 2 Closing the footbridge for a month will add half an hour to the walk to school for children from the east bank.

Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?

  1. A. Text 1 gives a reason for the closure, and Text 2 describes a cost of it.Correct
  2. B. Text 2 argues that the bridge is safe.
  3. C. Text 2 explains how the supports will be replaced.
  4. D. Text 1 describes the walk to school.

Answer: A. Text 1 gives a reason for the closure, and Text 2 describes a cost of it.

Reason and consequence.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Text 2 argues that the bridge is safe.
Text 2 does not dispute the rust.
C. Text 2 explains how the supports will be replaced.
Text 2 is about the walk, not the works.
D. Text 1 describes the walk to school.
Text 1 is about the supports.

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