Craft and StructureEasy–MediumFigures that support a claim about a roundabout
Craft and Structure practice question
Text 1
The new roundabout has made the junction much safer, says councillor Bo Nash.
Text 2
Since the roundabout was built, the number of crashes at the junction has fallen from twelve a year to two.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?
- A. Text 2 gives figures that support the claim made in Text 1.Correct
- B. Text 2 shows that the roundabout is dangerous.
- C. Text 2 describes a different junction.
- D. Text 2 argues that the roundabout should be removed.
Answer: A. Text 2 gives figures that support the claim made in Text 1.
Twelve to two: safer.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Text 2 shows that the roundabout is dangerous.
- Fewer crashes means safer.
- C. Text 2 describes a different junction.
- The same junction.
- D. Text 2 argues that the roundabout should be removed.
- No argument for removal.
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