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Question 1 of 50
Question 1
Easy
Text 1
The winter coat
A claim about uniform rules at a textile workshop emerges from photographic analysis. Standard coats symbolized equality among workers. Payroll photographs show employees wearing the same dark design. The photographs reveal nothing about warmth or comfort. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
The winter coat
A distinct claim about uniform rules at a textile workshop is based on letter analysis. The shared coat also concealed unequal access to winter clothing. Letters describe some workers adding hidden linings that others could not afford. The letters do not reject the uniform's symbolic role. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerThe claims overlap in supporting the view that the common coat carried symbolic meaning.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
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Partial Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
standard coats symbolized equality among workers
Text 2 gist
the shared coat also concealed unequal access to winter clothing
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 accepts the coat's symbolism but adds an inequality hidden by its appearance
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 1 but erases Text 2's stated position or qualification about uniform rules at a textile workshop.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 2 but falsely gives Text 1 the same reasoning and scope.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts include limits, so this universal synthesis is stronger than either supports.
Why this choice?
Correct. Text 1 and Text 2 both support the limited statement that the common coat carried symbolic meaning.
Explanation
Text 2 accepts the coat's symbolism but adds an inequality hidden by its appearance. The shared point is that the common coat carried symbolic meaning.
Text 1
standard coats symbolized equality among workers
Text 2
the shared coat also concealed unequal access to winter clothing
Common ground
the common coat carried symbolic meaning
Question 2 of 50
Question 2
Easy
Text 1
Town bell
A claim about the town bell in two readings of an original story emerges from symbol analysis. The bell represents a shared civic memory. Several characters recognize its damaged tone from childhood. Not every character welcomes that memory. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Town bell
A distinct claim about the town bell in two readings of an original story is based on character-perspective analysis. The bell represents an obligation imposed by the older generation. The youngest character hears its ringing as a demand to repeat an inherited role. The reading does not deny the bell's shared history. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerThe claims overlap in supporting the view that the bell connects present characters with the town's past.
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Direct Disagreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
the bell represents a shared civic memory
Text 2 gist
the bell represents an obligation imposed by the older generation
Cross-text relationship
The readings agree on historical connection but conflict over whether that connection is communal memory or coercive obligation
Why this choice?
Correct. Text 1 and Text 2 both support the limited statement that the bell connects present characters with the town's past.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 1 but erases Text 2's stated position or qualification about the town bell in two readings of an original story.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 2 but falsely gives Text 1 the same reasoning and scope.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts include limits, so this universal synthesis is stronger than either supports.
Explanation
The readings agree on historical connection but conflict over whether that connection is communal memory or coercive obligation. The shared point is that the bell connects present characters with the town's past.
Text 1
the bell represents a shared civic memory
Text 2
the bell represents an obligation imposed by the older generation
Common ground
the bell connects present characters with the town's past
Question 3 of 50
Question 3
Easy
Text 1
Two departures
A claim about two departures in an original narrative emerges from action analysis. The station scene emphasizes Mara's courage. She boards despite uncertainty about the destination. The scene also acknowledges her grief. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Two departures
A distinct claim about two departures in an original narrative is based on motif analysis. The station scene emphasizes what Mara leaves unresolved. She avoids reading the note in her pocket before departure. Boarding still requires resolve. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerThe claims overlap in supporting the view that Mara's departure combines uncertainty with deliberate action.
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Different Emphasis
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
the station scene emphasizes Mara's courage
Text 2 gist
the station scene emphasizes what Mara leaves unresolved
Cross-text relationship
The readings emphasize courage and unresolved obligation, positions that can coexist
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts include limits, so this universal synthesis is stronger than either supports.
Why this choice?
Correct. Text 1 and Text 2 both support the limited statement that Mara's departure combines uncertainty with deliberate action.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 1 but erases Text 2's stated position or qualification about two departures in an original narrative.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 2 but falsely gives Text 1 the same reasoning and scope.
Explanation
The readings emphasize courage and unresolved obligation, positions that can coexist. The shared point is that Mara's departure combines uncertainty with deliberate action.
Text 1
the station scene emphasizes Mara's courage
Text 2
the station scene emphasizes what Mara leaves unresolved
Common ground
Mara's departure combines uncertainty with deliberate action
Question 4 of 50
Question 4
Easy
Text 1
Acoustic panels
A claim about placement of acoustic panels emerges from room measurement. Corner placement reduces echoes more than evenly spaced placement. Rooms with corner panels show shorter measured reverberation. The rooms were tested without audiences. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Acoustic panels
A distinct claim about placement of acoustic panels is based on acoustic modeling. The result may depend on where reflective surfaces concentrate sound. Models predict stronger sound buildup near the untreated corners. The model does not test occupied rooms. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerThe claims overlap in supporting the view that panel placement influences echo reduction.
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Expansion Extension
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Level 3
Text 1 gist
corner placement reduces echoes more than evenly spaced placement
Text 2 gist
the result may depend on where reflective surfaces concentrate sound
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 supplies a possible mechanism for Text 1's observed placement effect
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 2 but falsely gives Text 1 the same reasoning and scope.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts include limits, so this universal synthesis is stronger than either supports.
Why this choice?
Correct. Text 1 and Text 2 both support the limited statement that panel placement influences echo reduction.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 1 but erases Text 2's stated position or qualification about placement of acoustic panels.
Explanation
Text 2 supplies a possible mechanism for Text 1's observed placement effect. The shared point is that panel placement influences echo reduction.
Text 1
corner placement reduces echoes more than evenly spaced placement
Text 2
the result may depend on where reflective surfaces concentrate sound
Common ground
panel placement influences echo reduction
Question 5 of 50
Question 5
Easy
Text 1
Window-seat silence
A claim about a character's silence during a train ride emerges from gesture analysis. Ravi's silence signals anger at his companion. He turns away whenever she mentions their argument. He is also watching an unfamiliar landscape. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Window-seat silence
A distinct claim about a character's silence during a train ride is based on interior-monologue analysis. The silence gives Ravi time to decide how to repair the relationship. He rehearses an apology while watching the passing towns. The earlier anger remains part of the scene. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerThe claims overlap in supporting the view that Ravi's silence follows a conflict.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
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Reframing
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
Ravi's silence signals anger at his companion
Text 2 gist
the silence gives Ravi time to decide how to repair the relationship
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 interprets the same silence as deliberation rather than only hostility
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 1 but erases Text 2's stated position or qualification about a character's silence during a train ride.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This preserves Text 2 but falsely gives Text 1 the same reasoning and scope.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts include limits, so this universal synthesis is stronger than either supports.
Why this choice?
Correct. Text 1 and Text 2 both support the limited statement that Ravi's silence follows a conflict.
Explanation
Text 2 interprets the same silence as deliberation rather than only hostility. The shared point is that Ravi's silence follows a conflict.
Text 1
Ravi's silence signals anger at his companion
Text 2
the silence gives Ravi time to decide how to repair the relationship
Common ground
Ravi's silence follows a conflict
Question 6 of 50
Question 6
Easy
Text 1
Mill closure
A claim about why a character leaves a mill town emerges from plot-sequence analysis. Sena leaves because the mill closure removes her job. She packs immediately after the final shift. Her sister has already invited her elsewhere. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Mill closure
A distinct claim about why a character leaves a mill town is based on symbolic-detail analysis. Sena also treats the closure as a chance to escape an obligation she resents. She leaves behind the key to a house she had promised to maintain. Lost work makes departure possible. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerApplying Text 2's claim to Text 1 yields the response that job loss explains the timing, while the abandoned key suggests another reason she welcomes leaving.
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Alternative Explanation
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
Sena leaves because the mill closure removes her job
Text 2 gist
Sena also treats the closure as a chance to escape an obligation she resents
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 accepts the trigger but proposes an additional personal motive
Claim being evaluated
Sena leaves because the mill closure removes her job
Likely response
job loss explains the timing, while the abandoned key suggests another reason she welcomes leaving
Why this choice?
Correct. It applies Text 2's stated position directly to the targeted claim: job loss explains the timing, while the abandoned key suggests another reason she welcomes leaving.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts do not make identical arguments, and this option removes Text 2's qualification.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts concern why a character leaves a mill town; calling the topics unrelated avoids the actual relationship.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2's qualification remains compatible with its evidence and is not disproved by Text 1.
Explanation
Text 2 accepts the trigger but proposes an additional personal motive
Target claim
Sena leaves because the mill closure removes her job
Relevant Text 2 position
Sena also treats the closure as a chance to escape an obligation she resents
Likely response
job loss explains the timing, while the abandoned key suggests another reason she welcomes leaving
Question 7 of 50
Question 7
Easy
Text 1
Dawn chorus
A claim about a composer's use of birdlike motifs emerges from score analysis. Score analysis suggests the motifs create formal unity. The same interval returns in each movement. Notation cannot reveal every listening effect. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Dawn chorus
A distinct claim about a composer's use of birdlike motifs is based on audience interview. Audience interviews suggest the motif helps listeners recognize transitions. Listeners mention the interval when describing movement changes. Not every listener notices it. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerApplying Text 2's claim to Text 1 yields the response that the structural account is reinforced by listeners' recognition, although that recognition is not universal.
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Different Method
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
score analysis suggests the motifs create formal unity
Text 2 gist
audience interviews suggest the motif helps listeners recognize transitions
Cross-text relationship
Formal analysis and audience reports support related conclusions about coherence
Claim being evaluated
score analysis suggests the motifs create formal unity
Likely response
the structural account is reinforced by listeners' recognition, although that recognition is not universal
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2's qualification remains compatible with its evidence and is not disproved by Text 1.
Why this choice?
Correct. It applies Text 2's stated position directly to the targeted claim: the structural account is reinforced by listeners' recognition, although that recognition is not universal.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts do not make identical arguments, and this option removes Text 2's qualification.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts concern a composer's use of birdlike motifs; calling the topics unrelated avoids the actual relationship.
Explanation
Formal analysis and audience reports support related conclusions about coherence
Target claim
score analysis suggests the motifs create formal unity
Relevant Text 2 position
audience interviews suggest the motif helps listeners recognize transitions
Likely response
the structural account is reinforced by listeners' recognition, although that recognition is not universal
Question 8 of 50
Question 8
Easy
Text 1
Quiet rehearsal
A claim about a musician's decision to rehearse alone emerges from character-action analysis. Solitary rehearsal helps Mina hear flaws she misses in the ensemble. She corrects an uneven entrance after practicing it without accompaniment. She still values the ensemble's feedback. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Quiet rehearsal
A distinct claim about a musician's decision to rehearse alone is based on sequence analysis. Time alone gives Mina a useful form of attention. Her later ensemble rehearsal is steadier after the private session. The improvement also depends on returning to the group. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerApplying Text 2's claim to Text 1 yields the response that private rehearsal helps, but its benefit is completed through renewed collaboration.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
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Direct Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
solitary rehearsal helps Mina hear flaws she misses in the ensemble
Text 2 gist
time alone gives Mina a useful form of attention
Cross-text relationship
Both readings treat solitude as useful but insufficient by itself
Claim being evaluated
solitary rehearsal helps Mina hear flaws she misses in the ensemble
Likely response
private rehearsal helps, but its benefit is completed through renewed collaboration
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts concern a musician's decision to rehearse alone; calling the topics unrelated avoids the actual relationship.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2's qualification remains compatible with its evidence and is not disproved by Text 1.
Why this choice?
Correct. It applies Text 2's stated position directly to the targeted claim: private rehearsal helps, but its benefit is completed through renewed collaboration.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts do not make identical arguments, and this option removes Text 2's qualification.
Explanation
Both readings treat solitude as useful but insufficient by itself
Target claim
solitary rehearsal helps Mina hear flaws she misses in the ensemble
Relevant Text 2 position
time alone gives Mina a useful form of attention
Likely response
private rehearsal helps, but its benefit is completed through renewed collaboration
Question 9 of 50
Question 9
Easy
Text 1
Wetland channels
A claim about channels cut through a restored wetland emerges from hydrological observation. New channels improve habitat by distributing water evenly. Water reaches formerly dry plots after channels are opened. The trial covers one season. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Wetland channels
A distinct claim about channels cut through a restored wetland is based on species survey. The channels reduce habitat variety by eliminating naturally dry patches. Species associated with drier ground decline near the new channels. Water access benefits some aquatic species. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerApplying Text 2's claim to Text 1 yields the response that more even water is not automatically better if habitat diversity depends on uneven moisture.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Direct Disagreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
new channels improve habitat by distributing water evenly
Text 2 gist
the channels reduce habitat variety by eliminating naturally dry patches
Cross-text relationship
One text evaluates uniform water distribution as beneficial; the other treats the lost variation as harmful
Claim being evaluated
new channels improve habitat by distributing water evenly
Likely response
more even water is not automatically better if habitat diversity depends on uneven moisture
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts do not make identical arguments, and this option removes Text 2's qualification.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts concern channels cut through a restored wetland; calling the topics unrelated avoids the actual relationship.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2's qualification remains compatible with its evidence and is not disproved by Text 1.
Why this choice?
Correct. It applies Text 2's stated position directly to the targeted claim: more even water is not automatically better if habitat diversity depends on uneven moisture.
Explanation
One text evaluates uniform water distribution as beneficial; the other treats the lost variation as harmful
Target claim
new channels improve habitat by distributing water evenly
Relevant Text 2 position
the channels reduce habitat variety by eliminating naturally dry patches
Likely response
more even water is not automatically better if habitat diversity depends on uneven moisture
Question 10 of 50
Question 10
Easy
Text 1
River diaries
A claim about seasonal change in a river emerges from date extraction. A diary series is valuable for recording the timing of spring floods. Entries consistently note the first day water reaches the lower path. The diarist did not measure water depth. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
River diaries
A distinct claim about seasonal change in a river is based on discourse analysis. The diaries are more useful for understanding how residents perceived flood risk. Descriptions shift from curiosity to alarm across unusually wet years. Those perceptions still depend on flood timing. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerApplying Text 2's claim to Text 1 yields the response that the timing evidence is useful, while the changing language reveals an additional social dimension.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Different Emphasis
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
a diary series is valuable for recording the timing of spring floods
Text 2 gist
the diaries are more useful for understanding how residents perceived flood risk
Cross-text relationship
The texts use the same record for temporal and perceptual questions without contradiction
Claim being evaluated
a diary series is valuable for recording the timing of spring floods
Likely response
the timing evidence is useful, while the changing language reveals an additional social dimension
Why this choice?
Correct. It applies Text 2's stated position directly to the targeted claim: the timing evidence is useful, while the changing language reveals an additional social dimension.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts do not make identical arguments, and this option removes Text 2's qualification.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts concern seasonal change in a river; calling the topics unrelated avoids the actual relationship.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2's qualification remains compatible with its evidence and is not disproved by Text 1.
Explanation
The texts use the same record for temporal and perceptual questions without contradiction
Target claim
a diary series is valuable for recording the timing of spring floods
Relevant Text 2 position
the diaries are more useful for understanding how residents perceived flood risk
Likely response
the timing evidence is useful, while the changing language reveals an additional social dimension
Question 11 of 50
Question 11
Easy
Text 1
Print border
A claim about a decorative border in a political print emerges from iconographic analysis. The border frames the central figure as orderly and authoritative. Its repeated columns echo official buildings. Viewers may not recognize every architectural reference. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Print border
A distinct claim about a decorative border in a political print is based on material comparison. The border also adapts imagery from inexpensive household textiles. Small floral units match patterns found on common printed cloth. The architectural effect remains visible. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerText 2 adds a popular-material reference to Text 1's political interpretation This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
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Expansion Extension
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
the border frames the central figure as orderly and authoritative
Text 2 gist
the border also adapts imagery from inexpensive household textiles
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 adds a popular-material reference to Text 1's political interpretation
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts address the same specific subject and contain claims that bear directly on one another.
Why this choice?
Correct. It preserves both positions and the precise relationship between them: Text 2 adds a popular-material reference to Text 1's political interpretation This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text..
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2 does not erase every point in Text 1; this invents total opposition.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts use distinct evidence, scope, or interpretation even where they share ground.
Explanation
Text 2 adds a popular-material reference to Text 1's political interpretation This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Text 1 gist
the border frames the central figure as orderly and authoritative
Text 2 gist
the border also adapts imagery from inexpensive household textiles
Relationship
Text 2 adds a popular-material reference to Text 1's political interpretation This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Question 12 of 50
Question 12
Easy
Text 1
Weathered statue
A claim about weathering on a civic statue emerges from maintenance-record analysis. Surface wear shows that officials neglected the statue. Maintenance ledgers contain long gaps between cleaning entries. Cleaning may not prevent all weathering. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Weathered statue
A distinct claim about weathering on a civic statue is based on wear-pattern analysis. The wear shows how residents repeatedly touched the statue during ceremonies. The smoothest areas align with documented ritual contact. Institutional neglect may also have contributed. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerText 2 preserves the evidence of wear but interprets it as social contact rather than only neglect This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
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Reframing
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
surface wear shows that officials neglected the statue
Text 2 gist
the wear shows how residents repeatedly touched the statue during ceremonies
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 preserves the evidence of wear but interprets it as social contact rather than only neglect
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts use distinct evidence, scope, or interpretation even where they share ground.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts address the same specific subject and contain claims that bear directly on one another.
Why this choice?
Correct. It preserves both positions and the precise relationship between them: Text 2 preserves the evidence of wear but interprets it as social contact rather than only neglect This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text..
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2 does not erase every point in Text 1; this invents total opposition.
Explanation
Text 2 preserves the evidence of wear but interprets it as social contact rather than only neglect This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Text 1 gist
surface wear shows that officials neglected the statue
Text 2 gist
the wear shows how residents repeatedly touched the statue during ceremonies
Relationship
Text 2 preserves the evidence of wear but interprets it as social contact rather than only neglect This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Question 13 of 50
Question 13
Easy
Text 1
Cooling shell
A claim about a shell coating that reduces heat emerges from laboratory comparison. The coating lowers surface temperature by reflecting sunlight. Coated samples absorb less radiation under a lamp. The test uses dry surfaces. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Cooling shell
A distinct claim about a shell coating that reduces heat is based on condition-specific replication. Moisture alters the coating's performance. Wet samples show a smaller temperature difference. The reflective mechanism still operates. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerText 2 introduces a condition that weakens but does not erase the reported effect This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
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Complication
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
the coating lowers surface temperature by reflecting sunlight
Text 2 gist
moisture alters the coating's performance
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 introduces a condition that weakens but does not erase the reported effect
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2 does not erase every point in Text 1; this invents total opposition.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts use distinct evidence, scope, or interpretation even where they share ground.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts address the same specific subject and contain claims that bear directly on one another.
Why this choice?
Correct. It preserves both positions and the precise relationship between them: Text 2 introduces a condition that weakens but does not erase the reported effect This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text..
Explanation
Text 2 introduces a condition that weakens but does not erase the reported effect This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Text 1 gist
the coating lowers surface temperature by reflecting sunlight
Text 2 gist
moisture alters the coating's performance
Relationship
Text 2 introduces a condition that weakens but does not erase the reported effect This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Question 14 of 50
Question 14
Easy
Text 1
Bread ovens
A claim about use of communal bread ovens emerges from diary analysis. Household diaries suggest the ovens strengthened neighborly exchange. Entries describe families coordinating baking days. Diaries overrepresent households that could write. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Bread ovens
A distinct claim about use of communal bread ovens is based on spatial mapping. Spatial mapping suggests the ovens served as neighborhood meeting points. Paths from several housing clusters converge at each oven. Maps do not record conversation. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerPersonal records and spatial analysis reach a similar social conclusion through different methods This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
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Different Method
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
household diaries suggest the ovens strengthened neighborly exchange
Text 2 gist
spatial mapping suggests the ovens served as neighborhood meeting points
Cross-text relationship
Personal records and spatial analysis reach a similar social conclusion through different methods
Why this choice?
Correct. It preserves both positions and the precise relationship between them: Personal records and spatial analysis reach a similar social conclusion through different methods This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text..
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2 does not erase every point in Text 1; this invents total opposition.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts use distinct evidence, scope, or interpretation even where they share ground.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts address the same specific subject and contain claims that bear directly on one another.
Explanation
Personal records and spatial analysis reach a similar social conclusion through different methods This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Text 1 gist
household diaries suggest the ovens strengthened neighborly exchange
Text 2 gist
spatial mapping suggests the ovens served as neighborhood meeting points
Relationship
Personal records and spatial analysis reach a similar social conclusion through different methods This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Question 15 of 50
Question 15
Easy
Text 1
Shade-cloth trial
A claim about shade cloth over young plants emerges from plant observation. Moderate shade reduces midday water stress in seedlings. Covered seedlings retain firmer leaves during the hottest hours. Heavy shade can slow growth. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Text 2
Shade-cloth trial
A distinct claim about shade cloth over young plants is based on soil measurement. Partial shade can protect seedlings during heat. Soil beneath the cloth remains cooler and loses water more slowly. The finding applies only to the tested shade density. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The relationship can be evaluated from the explicitly stated claims.
Correct answerBoth texts support a conditional benefit of moderate shade This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Direct Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
moderate shade reduces midday water stress in seedlings
Text 2 gist
partial shade can protect seedlings during heat
Cross-text relationship
Both texts support a conditional benefit of moderate shade
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both texts address the same specific subject and contain claims that bear directly on one another.
Why this choice?
Correct. It preserves both positions and the precise relationship between them: Both texts support a conditional benefit of moderate shade This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text..
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Text 2 does not erase every point in Text 1; this invents total opposition.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The texts use distinct evidence, scope, or interpretation even where they share ground.
Explanation
Both texts support a conditional benefit of moderate shade This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Text 1 gist
moderate shade reduces midday water stress in seedlings
Text 2 gist
partial shade can protect seedlings during heat
Relationship
Both texts support a conditional benefit of moderate shade This comparison attributes each claim to the correct text.
Question 16 of 50
Question 16
Medium
Text 1
Gallery lighting
A claim about dim lighting in a photography exhibition emerges from timed observation. Dim lighting deepens viewers' attention to subtle tonal changes. Visitors spend longer near photographs in the darkest room. Longer viewing does not prove deeper attention. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Gallery lighting
A distinct claim about dim lighting in a photography exhibition is based on visitor-comment analysis. The dim room makes fine tonal differences harder to perceive. Visitor notes contain more uncertainty about shadow details there. Some viewers appreciate the slower pace. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that dim lighting deepens viewers' attention to subtle tonal changes, whereas Text 2 claims that the dim room makes fine tonal differences harder to perceive.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Direct Disagreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
dim lighting deepens viewers' attention to subtle tonal changes
Text 2 gist
the dim room makes fine tonal differences harder to perceive
Cross-text relationship
The texts conflict over whether dimness aids or obstructs close visual attention
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
The texts conflict over whether dimness aids or obstructs close visual attention
Text 1 claim
dim lighting deepens viewers' attention to subtle tonal changes
Text 2 claim
the dim room makes fine tonal differences harder to perceive
Comparison
The texts conflict over whether dimness aids or obstructs close visual attention
Question 17 of 50
Question 17
Medium
Text 1
Clay porosity
A claim about why ancient storage jars used porous clay emerges from replica experiment. Porosity was intentionally valued because evaporation cooled stored water. Replica jars produce lower water temperatures than sealed containers. Replicas cannot establish every maker's intention. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Clay porosity
A distinct claim about why ancient storage jars used porous clay is based on material analysis. Cooling was useful, but porosity may also reflect limited access to finer clay. Workshop debris contains mostly coarse local material. Material constraint does not rule out purposeful use. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that porosity was intentionally valued because evaporation cooled stored water, whereas Text 2 claims that cooling was useful, but porosity may also reflect limited access to finer clay.
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Craft and Structure
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Qualified Disagreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
porosity was intentionally valued because evaporation cooled stored water
Text 2 gist
cooling was useful, but porosity may also reflect limited access to finer clay
Cross-text relationship
The texts differ over whether useful porosity was primarily chosen or materially constrained
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
The texts differ over whether useful porosity was primarily chosen or materially constrained
Text 1 claim
porosity was intentionally valued because evaporation cooled stored water
Text 2 claim
cooling was useful, but porosity may also reflect limited access to finer clay
Comparison
The texts differ over whether useful porosity was primarily chosen or materially constrained
Question 18 of 50
Question 18
Medium
Text 1
Night-school roster
A claim about attendance at a night school emerges from roster analysis. Factory shift changes enabled more adults to attend classes. The roster grows after several workshops end work an hour earlier. The roster omits students who attended informally. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Night-school roster
A distinct claim about attendance at a night school is based on meeting-note analysis. Childcare arrangements further explain the attendance increase. Meeting notes describe a shared childcare room opened the same month. The records cannot separate the size of each effect. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that factory shift changes enabled more adults to attend classes, whereas Text 2 claims that childcare arrangements further explain the attendance increase.
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Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Expansion Extension
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
factory shift changes enabled more adults to attend classes
Text 2 gist
childcare arrangements further explain the attendance increase
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 adds childcare to the scheduling explanation rather than rejecting shift timing
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
Text 2 adds childcare to the scheduling explanation rather than rejecting shift timing
Text 1 claim
factory shift changes enabled more adults to attend classes
Text 2 claim
childcare arrangements further explain the attendance increase
Comparison
Text 2 adds childcare to the scheduling explanation rather than rejecting shift timing
Question 19 of 50
Question 19
Medium
Text 1
Ferry subsidy
A claim about a fictional town's ferry subsidy emerges from setting analysis. The subsidy keeps the ferry available to isolated residents. Older characters use it to reach the market after the bridge closes. The story does not calculate the program's full cost. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Ferry subsidy
A distinct claim about a fictional town's ferry subsidy is based on character-schedule analysis. The subsidy helps only residents whose schedules match the reduced timetable. A caregiver still misses the last return trip after work. The ferry remains essential for some trips. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that the subsidy keeps the ferry available to isolated residents, whereas Text 2 claims that the subsidy helps only residents whose schedules match the reduced timetable.
Cross-text relationship audit
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Qualification Refinement
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
the subsidy keeps the ferry available to isolated residents
Text 2 gist
the subsidy helps only residents whose schedules match the reduced timetable
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 narrows which residents and trips benefit from the policy
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Explanation
Text 2 narrows which residents and trips benefit from the policy
Text 1 claim
the subsidy keeps the ferry available to isolated residents
Text 2 claim
the subsidy helps only residents whose schedules match the reduced timetable
Comparison
Text 2 narrows which residents and trips benefit from the policy
Question 20 of 50
Question 20
Medium
Text 1
Restored song
A claim about reconstructing an old song emerges from manuscript comparison. A surviving melody permits confident reconstruction of the song. Three manuscripts preserve nearly identical pitch sequences. None specifies tempo. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Restored song
A distinct claim about reconstructing an old song is based on performance-context analysis. Performance style remains uncertain despite agreement on melody. Regional descriptions suggest several possible tempos and vocal textures. The melodic outline is comparatively secure. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that a surviving melody permits confident reconstruction of the song, whereas Text 2 claims that performance style remains uncertain despite agreement on melody.
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Craft and Structure
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Complication
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
a surviving melody permits confident reconstruction of the song
Text 2 gist
performance style remains uncertain despite agreement on melody
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 limits what can be reconstructed without rejecting the shared melody
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
Text 2 limits what can be reconstructed without rejecting the shared melody
Text 1 claim
a surviving melody permits confident reconstruction of the song
Text 2 claim
performance style remains uncertain despite agreement on melody
Comparison
Text 2 limits what can be reconstructed without rejecting the shared melody
Question 21 of 50
Question 21
Medium
Text 1
Mangrove recovery
A claim about recovery of a planted mangrove area emerges from image comparison. Canopy photographs show that the restored stand is expanding. Green cover increases along the shoreline over several seasons. Photographs cannot reveal root health. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Mangrove recovery
A distinct claim about recovery of a planted mangrove area is based on sediment-core analysis. Sediment cores show that belowground recovery is also occurring. Organic material accumulates around new roots. Core locations cover only part of the site. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that canopy photographs show that the restored stand is expanding, whereas Text 2 claims that sediment cores show that belowground recovery is also occurring.
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Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Different Evidence
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
canopy photographs show that the restored stand is expanding
Text 2 gist
sediment cores show that belowground recovery is also occurring
Cross-text relationship
Visual and sediment evidence support a similar recovery claim at different levels
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
Visual and sediment evidence support a similar recovery claim at different levels
Text 1 claim
canopy photographs show that the restored stand is expanding
Text 2 claim
sediment cores show that belowground recovery is also occurring
Comparison
Visual and sediment evidence support a similar recovery claim at different levels
Question 22 of 50
Question 22
Medium
Text 1
Ceramic repair display
A claim about a museum display of repaired vessels emerges from object analysis. Visible repairs help viewers understand an object's history. The display labels distinguish ancient cracks from modern conservation. Visibility can distract from decorative details. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Ceramic repair display
A distinct claim about a museum display of repaired vessels is based on visitor observation. Showing repairs can make conservation choices legible. Visitors use the labels to identify which marks came from later treatment. The approach works best when labels remain concise. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that visible repairs help viewers understand an object's history, whereas Text 2 claims that showing repairs can make conservation choices legible.
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Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Direct Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
visible repairs help viewers understand an object's history
Text 2 gist
showing repairs can make conservation choices legible
Cross-text relationship
Both texts support visible, explained repairs as historical evidence
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
Both texts support visible, explained repairs as historical evidence
Text 1 claim
visible repairs help viewers understand an object's history
Text 2 claim
showing repairs can make conservation choices legible
Comparison
Both texts support visible, explained repairs as historical evidence
Question 23 of 50
Question 23
Medium
Text 1
Canal maintenance
A claim about the durability of an old irrigation canal emerges from administrative archive. Central planning kept the canal functioning. Administrative tablets record scheduled labor assignments. Some repairs occurred outside the schedule. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Canal maintenance
A distinct claim about the durability of an old irrigation canal is based on household archive. Local improvisation was also essential to the canal's durability. Household records describe emergency repairs organized by nearby farmers. Local efforts did not replace central coordination. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that central planning kept the canal functioning, whereas Text 2 claims that local improvisation was also essential to the canal's durability.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Partial Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
central planning kept the canal functioning
Text 2 gist
local improvisation was also essential to the canal's durability
Cross-text relationship
The texts share a maintenance claim but emphasize complementary levels of organization
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Explanation
The texts share a maintenance claim but emphasize complementary levels of organization
Text 1 claim
central planning kept the canal functioning
Text 2 claim
local improvisation was also essential to the canal's durability
Comparison
The texts share a maintenance claim but emphasize complementary levels of organization
Question 24 of 50
Question 24
Medium
Text 1
Public reading rooms
A claim about why early reading rooms attracted visitors emerges from subscription-record analysis. Access to newspapers was the chief attraction. Subscription lists rose when more daily papers were added. The lists do not record visitors' motives. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Public reading rooms
A distinct claim about why early reading rooms attracted visitors is based on event-calendar analysis. Newspapers mattered, but public lectures drew at least as many visitors. Event notices align crowded evenings with lecture dates. Attendance varied by season. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that access to newspapers was the chief attraction, whereas Text 2 claims that newspapers mattered, but public lectures drew at least as many visitors.
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Cross-Text Connections
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Qualified Disagreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
access to newspapers was the chief attraction
Text 2 gist
newspapers mattered, but public lectures drew at least as many visitors
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 accepts one attraction but challenges its claimed dominance
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
Text 2 accepts one attraction but challenges its claimed dominance
Text 1 claim
access to newspapers was the chief attraction
Text 2 claim
newspapers mattered, but public lectures drew at least as many visitors
Comparison
Text 2 accepts one attraction but challenges its claimed dominance
Question 25 of 50
Question 25
Medium
Text 1
The borrowed map
A claim about a map borrowed by two siblings emerges from plot analysis. The map helps the siblings find a direct route home. Its penciled trail matches landmarks along the ridge. One bridge shown on it has collapsed. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
The borrowed map
A distinct claim about a map borrowed by two siblings is based on marginal-detail analysis. The map also reveals how their grandmother once traveled. Notes in the margins record stops she made decades earlier. The historical clues do not remove the need to reroute. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that the map helps the siblings find a direct route home, whereas Text 2 claims that the map also reveals how their grandmother once traveled.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
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Cross-Text Connections
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Expansion Extension
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
the map helps the siblings find a direct route home
Text 2 gist
the map also reveals how their grandmother once traveled
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 adds a family-history function to Text 1's navigational account
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
Text 2 adds a family-history function to Text 1's navigational account
Text 1 claim
the map helps the siblings find a direct route home
Text 2 claim
the map also reveals how their grandmother once traveled
Comparison
Text 2 adds a family-history function to Text 1's navigational account
Question 26 of 50
Question 26
Medium
Text 1
Pollinator strips
A claim about flower strips beside crop fields emerges from field observation. Flower strips increase pollinator visits to nearby crops. More bees cross into rows next to the planted strips. The observation covers early summer. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Pollinator strips
A distinct claim about flower strips beside crop fields is based on seasonal comparison. The benefit declines when strips bloom at the same time as only one crop stage. Later-season counts fall after the strip's flowers fade. Other strip mixtures may last longer. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that flower strips increase pollinator visits to nearby crops, whereas Text 2 claims that the benefit declines when strips bloom at the same time as only one crop stage.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Qualification Refinement
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
flower strips increase pollinator visits to nearby crops
Text 2 gist
the benefit declines when strips bloom at the same time as only one crop stage
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 limits the duration and planting conditions of Text 1's benefit
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
Text 2 limits the duration and planting conditions of Text 1's benefit
Text 1 claim
flower strips increase pollinator visits to nearby crops
Text 2 claim
the benefit declines when strips bloom at the same time as only one crop stage
Comparison
Text 2 limits the duration and planting conditions of Text 1's benefit
Question 27 of 50
Question 27
Medium
Text 1
Rotating council
A claim about a rotating council chair emerges from officeholder analysis. Rotation distributed authority among neighborhoods. Each district supplied the chair for one month. Meeting agendas were prepared by permanent clerks. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Rotating council
A distinct claim about a rotating council chair is based on draft-agenda analysis. Clerks retained substantial influence despite the rotating chair. Agenda drafts show clerks deciding which petitions reached discussion. Chairs could add urgent items. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that rotation distributed authority among neighborhoods, whereas Text 2 claims that clerks retained substantial influence despite the rotating chair.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Complication
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
rotation distributed authority among neighborhoods
Text 2 gist
clerks retained substantial influence despite the rotating chair
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 reveals durable administrative power beneath the formal rotation
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Explanation
Text 2 reveals durable administrative power beneath the formal rotation
Text 1 claim
rotation distributed authority among neighborhoods
Text 2 claim
clerks retained substantial influence despite the rotating chair
Comparison
Text 2 reveals durable administrative power beneath the formal rotation
Question 28 of 50
Question 28
Medium
Text 1
Harbor lights
A claim about the meaning of harbor lights in two readings emerges from imagery analysis. Repeated harbor lights represent the narrator's hope of returning. The lights appear whenever she imagines home. They also mark dangerous rocks. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Harbor lights
A distinct claim about the meaning of harbor lights in two readings is based on syntax analysis. Changes in sentence rhythm make the lights a warning as well as a promise. Short clauses cluster when the boat approaches shore. The hopeful association remains. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that repeated harbor lights represent the narrator's hope of returning, whereas Text 2 claims that changes in sentence rhythm make the lights a warning as well as a promise.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
Question archetype
Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Different Evidence
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
repeated harbor lights represent the narrator's hope of returning
Text 2 gist
changes in sentence rhythm make the lights a warning as well as a promise
Cross-text relationship
The readings use recurring imagery and prose rhythm to support overlapping interpretations
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
The readings use recurring imagery and prose rhythm to support overlapping interpretations
Text 1 claim
repeated harbor lights represent the narrator's hope of returning
Text 2 claim
changes in sentence rhythm make the lights a warning as well as a promise
Comparison
The readings use recurring imagery and prose rhythm to support overlapping interpretations
Question 29 of 50
Question 29
Medium
Text 1
Market-day records
A claim about changes in a town market emerges from permit analysis. Longer market hours increased participation by rural sellers. Permit records show more sellers registering after closing time moved later. The records do not identify why each seller participated. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Market-day records
A distinct claim about changes in a town market is based on meeting-minute analysis. The schedule change broadened access to the market. Meeting minutes describe farmers who previously arrived after stalls had closed. Transport costs still limited some villages. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that longer market hours increased participation by rural sellers, whereas Text 2 claims that the schedule change broadened access to the market.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
Question archetype
Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Direct Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
longer market hours increased participation by rural sellers
Text 2 gist
the schedule change broadened access to the market
Cross-text relationship
Both accounts connect later hours with broader rural participation while preserving limits
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
Both accounts connect later hours with broader rural participation while preserving limits
Text 1 claim
longer market hours increased participation by rural sellers
Text 2 claim
the schedule change broadened access to the market
Comparison
Both accounts connect later hours with broader rural participation while preserving limits
Question 30 of 50
Question 30
Medium
Text 1
The delayed letter
A claim about a character's delayed apology emerges from behavioral detail analysis. Ilan delays sending the letter because he fears rejection. He repeatedly seals and reopens the envelope. He also revises the letter to make it more honest. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
The delayed letter
A distinct claim about a character's delayed apology is based on language-change analysis. The delay reflects both fear and care. Each revision replaces a defensive phrase with a direct admission. The scene never guarantees forgiveness. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that Ilan delays sending the letter because he fears rejection, whereas Text 2 claims that the delay reflects both fear and care.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
Question archetype
Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Partial Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
Ilan delays sending the letter because he fears rejection
Text 2 gist
the delay reflects both fear and care
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 accepts fear as a cause but adds deliberate moral revision
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
Text 2 accepts fear as a cause but adds deliberate moral revision
Text 1 claim
Ilan delays sending the letter because he fears rejection
Text 2 claim
the delay reflects both fear and care
Comparison
Text 2 accepts fear as a cause but adds deliberate moral revision
Question 31 of 50
Question 31
Medium
Text 1
Unfinished portrait
A claim about an unfinished portrait in an original story emerges from gesture analysis. The painter abandons the portrait because she doubts her skill. She hides the canvas whenever visitors arrive. She continues mixing colors for it. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Unfinished portrait
A distinct claim about an unfinished portrait in an original story is based on decision-pattern analysis. The portrait remains unfinished mainly because the painter refuses to simplify her idea. She rejects several easier compositions that would allow quick completion. Self-doubt still slows her work. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that the painter abandons the portrait because she doubts her skill, whereas Text 2 claims that the portrait remains unfinished mainly because the painter refuses to simplify her idea.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
Question archetype
Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Qualified Disagreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
the painter abandons the portrait because she doubts her skill
Text 2 gist
the portrait remains unfinished mainly because the painter refuses to simplify her idea
Cross-text relationship
The interpretations share a role for doubt but differ over whether it is the principal cause
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Explanation
The interpretations share a role for doubt but differ over whether it is the principal cause
Text 1 claim
the painter abandons the portrait because she doubts her skill
Text 2 claim
the portrait remains unfinished mainly because the painter refuses to simplify her idea
Comparison
The interpretations share a role for doubt but differ over whether it is the principal cause
Question 32 of 50
Question 32
Medium
Text 1
Seed-bank labels
A claim about labels in a community seed bank emerges from distribution-error tracking. Consistent labels reduce mistakes when seeds are distributed. Volunteers confuse fewer varieties after bin names are standardized. Labels cannot indicate how plants perform locally. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Seed-bank labels
A distinct claim about labels in a community seed bank is based on field-note synthesis. Grower notes should accompany the standard labels. Notes record soil and weather conditions under which each variety thrived. The notes are useful only when linked to reliable variety names. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that consistent labels reduce mistakes when seeds are distributed, whereas Text 2 claims that grower notes should accompany the standard labels.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Expansion Extension
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
consistent labels reduce mistakes when seeds are distributed
Text 2 gist
grower notes should accompany the standard labels
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 extends the labeling recommendation by adding locally relevant growing information
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
Text 2 extends the labeling recommendation by adding locally relevant growing information
Text 1 claim
consistent labels reduce mistakes when seeds are distributed
Text 2 claim
grower notes should accompany the standard labels
Comparison
Text 2 extends the labeling recommendation by adding locally relevant growing information
Question 33 of 50
Question 33
Medium
Text 1
Bronze patina
A claim about preserving patina on bronze sculpture emerges from surface-history analysis. Patina should be preserved because it records the sculpture's age. Surface layers show long exposure to the outdoor site. Some corrosion can damage the metal. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Bronze patina
A distinct claim about preserving patina on bronze sculpture is based on condition assessment. Stable patina should be distinguished from active corrosion. Conservators observe that powdering areas continue to lose material. Cleaning can remove both harmful and stable layers if applied broadly. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that patina should be preserved because it records the sculpture's age, whereas Text 2 claims that stable patina should be distinguished from active corrosion.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
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Qualification Refinement
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
patina should be preserved because it records the sculpture's age
Text 2 gist
stable patina should be distinguished from active corrosion
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 refines preservation by separating stable evidence from active damage
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
Text 2 refines preservation by separating stable evidence from active damage
Text 1 claim
patina should be preserved because it records the sculpture's age
Text 2 claim
stable patina should be distinguished from active corrosion
Comparison
Text 2 refines preservation by separating stable evidence from active damage
Question 34 of 50
Question 34
Medium
Text 1
Festival calendar
A claim about a festival calendar found in an original story emerges from motif analysis. The calendar helps Leva recover a forgotten family tradition. She recognizes her grandmother's annotations beside one date. The event name itself remains unclear. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Festival calendar
A distinct claim about a festival calendar found in an original story is based on annotation-pattern analysis. The annotations may record a private routine rather than a public tradition. The same symbols appear beside ordinary household errands. One entry still refers to the town festival. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that the calendar helps Leva recover a forgotten family tradition, whereas Text 2 claims that the annotations may record a private routine rather than a public tradition.
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Claim Comparison
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Complication
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
the calendar helps Leva recover a forgotten family tradition
Text 2 gist
the annotations may record a private routine rather than a public tradition
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 introduces a pattern that prevents the family-tradition interpretation from being accepted without qualification
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
Text 2 introduces a pattern that prevents the family-tradition interpretation from being accepted without qualification
Text 1 claim
the calendar helps Leva recover a forgotten family tradition
Text 2 claim
the annotations may record a private routine rather than a public tradition
Comparison
Text 2 introduces a pattern that prevents the family-tradition interpretation from being accepted without qualification
Question 35 of 50
Question 35
Medium
Text 1
Border workshop
A claim about women's work in a border-region workshop emerges from account-book analysis. Account books show women managing the workshop's finances. Their names appear beside purchases and wage payments. The books rarely describe production decisions. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Border workshop
A distinct claim about women's work in a border-region workshop is based on tool-mark analysis. Tool marks show women also directing production. Distinctive cutting sequences match signed pieces associated with the same women. The attribution remains limited to surviving objects. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that account books show women managing the workshop's finances, whereas Text 2 claims that tool marks show women also directing production.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Different Evidence
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
account books show women managing the workshop's finances
Text 2 gist
tool marks show women also directing production
Cross-text relationship
Different records support related conclusions about financial and production authority
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Explanation
Different records support related conclusions about financial and production authority
Text 1 claim
account books show women managing the workshop's finances
Text 2 claim
tool marks show women also directing production
Comparison
Different records support related conclusions about financial and production authority
Question 36 of 50
Question 36
Medium
Text 1
The shared footbridge
A claim about two neighbors rebuilding trust emerges from close reading of action. Repairing a damaged footbridge begins to restore trust between the neighbors. Both characters contribute materials after months of avoiding each other. Their cooperation remains cautious. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
The shared footbridge
A distinct claim about two neighbors rebuilding trust is based on close reading of dialogue. The repair creates a practical reason for the neighbors to speak honestly. Their first sustained conversation occurs while they replace the final board. Neither character treats the conflict as fully settled. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that repairing a damaged footbridge begins to restore trust between the neighbors, whereas Text 2 claims that the repair creates a practical reason for the neighbors to speak honestly.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Direct Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
repairing a damaged footbridge begins to restore trust between the neighbors
Text 2 gist
the repair creates a practical reason for the neighbors to speak honestly
Cross-text relationship
Both texts treat cooperative repair as the beginning, not the completion, of reconciliation
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
Both texts treat cooperative repair as the beginning, not the completion, of reconciliation
Text 1 claim
repairing a damaged footbridge begins to restore trust between the neighbors
Text 2 claim
the repair creates a practical reason for the neighbors to speak honestly
Comparison
Both texts treat cooperative repair as the beginning, not the completion, of reconciliation
Question 37 of 50
Question 37
Medium
Text 1
Nocturnal insects
A claim about insect activity under street lighting emerges from field counts. Shielded lamps reduce disruption to nocturnal insects. Fewer insects circle lamps whose light points downward. Species respond differently. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Nocturnal insects
A distinct claim about insect activity under street lighting is based on controlled lamp comparison. Shielding is useful but light color also affects insect behavior. Amber lamps attract fewer insects than blue-white lamps with similar shields. The pattern varies with weather. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that shielded lamps reduce disruption to nocturnal insects, whereas Text 2 claims that shielding is useful but light color also affects insect behavior.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Partial Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
shielded lamps reduce disruption to nocturnal insects
Text 2 gist
shielding is useful but light color also affects insect behavior
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 accepts shielding while adding light color as another relevant factor
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
Text 2 accepts shielding while adding light color as another relevant factor
Text 1 claim
shielded lamps reduce disruption to nocturnal insects
Text 2 claim
shielding is useful but light color also affects insect behavior
Comparison
Text 2 accepts shielding while adding light color as another relevant factor
Question 38 of 50
Question 38
Medium
Text 1
Cooling courtyards
A claim about courtyard trees and building temperature emerges from temperature measurement. Tree cover is the primary reason one courtyard stays cool. Shade lowers the surface temperature during afternoon readings. Airflow was not measured. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Cooling courtyards
A distinct claim about courtyard trees and building temperature is based on airflow observation. Tree cover contributes, but the courtyard's open arch is at least as important. Smoke tests show faster air movement through the shaded space. The two features may interact. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that tree cover is the primary reason one courtyard stays cool, whereas Text 2 claims that tree cover contributes, but the courtyard's open arch is at least as important.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Qualified Disagreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
tree cover is the primary reason one courtyard stays cool
Text 2 gist
tree cover contributes, but the courtyard's open arch is at least as important
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 accepts the shade effect but disputes Text 1's claim of primacy
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
Text 2 accepts the shade effect but disputes Text 1's claim of primacy
Text 1 claim
tree cover is the primary reason one courtyard stays cool
Text 2 claim
tree cover contributes, but the courtyard's open arch is at least as important
Comparison
Text 2 accepts the shade effect but disputes Text 1's claim of primacy
Question 39 of 50
Question 39
Medium
Text 1
Layered rhythm
A claim about repeated rhythm in a dance emerges from formal analysis. Repetition gives the dance formal coherence. The same eight-count pattern returns between contrasting sections. Performers vary the weight of each return. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Layered rhythm
A distinct claim about repeated rhythm in a dance is based on performance analysis. Repetition creates space for individual variation. Dancers alter timing and gesture while retaining the shared count. Variation never erases the underlying pattern. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that repetition gives the dance formal coherence, whereas Text 2 claims that repetition creates space for individual variation.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Different Emphasis
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
repetition gives the dance formal coherence
Text 2 gist
repetition creates space for individual variation
Cross-text relationship
One account emphasizes unity and the other expressive variation enabled by that unity
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Explanation
One account emphasizes unity and the other expressive variation enabled by that unity
Text 1 claim
repetition gives the dance formal coherence
Text 2 claim
repetition creates space for individual variation
Comparison
One account emphasizes unity and the other expressive variation enabled by that unity
Question 40 of 50
Question 40
Medium
Text 1
Harbor petitions
A claim about petitions for harbor repairs emerges from petition counting. Merchants broadly supported expanding the harbor. Most surviving petitions request a deeper channel. The petitions mainly represent large exporters. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Text 2
Harbor petitions
A distinct claim about petitions for harbor repairs is based on subgroup comparison. Support was strongest among merchants using deep-draft ships. Small-boat operators instead requested repairs to existing docks. Both groups wanted some public investment. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. A precise comparison must retain the different scope of the two accounts.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that merchants broadly supported expanding the harbor, whereas Text 2 claims that support was strongest among merchants using deep-draft ships.
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Claim Comparison
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6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Qualification Refinement
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
merchants broadly supported expanding the harbor
Text 2 gist
support was strongest among merchants using deep-draft ships
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 narrows Text 1's broad merchant category by vessel type
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
Text 2 narrows Text 1's broad merchant category by vessel type
Text 1 claim
merchants broadly supported expanding the harbor
Text 2 claim
support was strongest among merchants using deep-draft ships
Comparison
Text 2 narrows Text 1's broad merchant category by vessel type
Question 41 of 50
Question 41
Hard
Text 1
Urban fox routes
A claim about fox movement through city parks emerges from tracking analysis. Foxes avoid brightly lit paths because light signals human activity. Tracking points cluster away from lamps after midnight. Noise was not measured. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Urban fox routes
A distinct claim about fox movement through city parks is based on soundscape comparison. Foxes may be following quieter routes that happen to be darker. Sound recordings show lower traffic noise along the same routes. Light could still contribute. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that foxes avoid brightly lit paths because light signals human activity, whereas Text 2 claims that foxes may be following quieter routes that happen to be darker.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Reframing
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
foxes avoid brightly lit paths because light signals human activity
Text 2 gist
foxes may be following quieter routes that happen to be darker
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 accepts the movement pattern but reinterprets the likely cue
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
Text 2 accepts the movement pattern but reinterprets the likely cue
Text 1 claim
foxes avoid brightly lit paths because light signals human activity
Text 2 claim
foxes may be following quieter routes that happen to be darker
Comparison
Text 2 accepts the movement pattern but reinterprets the likely cue
Question 42 of 50
Question 42
Hard
Text 1
Leaf curling
A claim about leaf curling during a greenhouse trial emerges from irrigation comparison. Curling indicates that the plants experienced water stress. Curling increases after irrigation is reduced. Temperature also rises during the trial. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Leaf curling
A distinct claim about leaf curling during a greenhouse trial is based on temperature comparison. Heat stress could produce the same visible response. Fully watered plants curl on the hottest afternoon. Water availability may still contribute. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that curling indicates that the plants experienced water stress, whereas Text 2 claims that heat stress could produce the same visible response.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Alternative Explanation
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
curling indicates that the plants experienced water stress
Text 2 gist
heat stress could produce the same visible response
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 offers heat as another mechanism for the same observed outcome
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
Text 2 offers heat as another mechanism for the same observed outcome
Text 1 claim
curling indicates that the plants experienced water stress
Text 2 claim
heat stress could produce the same visible response
Comparison
Text 2 offers heat as another mechanism for the same observed outcome
Question 43 of 50
Question 43
Hard
Text 1
Courtyard performance
A claim about a principle about adaptable public spaces emerges from comparative record analysis. Spaces with movable boundaries can support changing community uses. Records describe partitions being shifted between meetings and markets. Adaptability does not guarantee equal access. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Courtyard performance
A distinct claim about a principle about adaptable public spaces is based on historical case analysis. One town courtyard was repeatedly reconfigured for debates, food stalls, and evening lessons. Temporary screens and benches changed its layout within hours. Some groups still received preferred dates. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that spaces with movable boundaries can support changing community uses, whereas Text 2 claims that one town courtyard was repeatedly reconfigured for debates, food stalls, and evening lessons.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Application Contextualization
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
spaces with movable boundaries can support changing community uses
Text 2 gist
one town courtyard was repeatedly reconfigured for debates, food stalls, and evening lessons
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 provides a historical case of the adaptable-space principle while retaining an access limit
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Explanation
Text 2 provides a historical case of the adaptable-space principle while retaining an access limit
Text 1 claim
spaces with movable boundaries can support changing community uses
Text 2 claim
one town courtyard was repeatedly reconfigured for debates, food stalls, and evening lessons
Comparison
Text 2 provides a historical case of the adaptable-space principle while retaining an access limit
Question 44 of 50
Question 44
Hard
Text 1
Layered mural
A claim about later additions to a public mural emerges from formal analysis. The earliest painted layer should remain central to interpretation. Its figures establish the composition followed by later painters. Later changes are historically meaningful. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Layered mural
A distinct claim about later additions to a public mural is based on chronological comparison. The mural is best understood as an accumulated community record. Each repainting preserves a different public concern. The original composition still constrains the later images. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that the earliest painted layer should remain central to interpretation, whereas Text 2 claims that the mural is best understood as an accumulated community record.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Partial Agreement
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
the earliest painted layer should remain central to interpretation
Text 2 gist
the mural is best understood as an accumulated community record
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 broadens the interpretation while accepting the foundational role of the first layer
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
Text 2 broadens the interpretation while accepting the foundational role of the first layer
Text 1 claim
the earliest painted layer should remain central to interpretation
Text 2 claim
the mural is best understood as an accumulated community record
Comparison
Text 2 broadens the interpretation while accepting the foundational role of the first layer
Question 45 of 50
Question 45
Hard
Text 1
Dockside strike
A claim about the main cause of a dockworkers' strike emerges from public-document analysis. Wage cuts were the decisive cause of the strike. Union notices place pay at the center of their demands. The notices were written for public persuasion. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Dockside strike
A distinct claim about the main cause of a dockworkers' strike is based on private-record analysis. Unsafe loading practices were the decisive cause. Private meeting notes repeatedly discuss recent injuries. Wages still intensified the dispute. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that wage cuts were the decisive cause of the strike, whereas Text 2 claims that unsafe loading practices were the decisive cause.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Direct Disagreement
Relationship complexity
Level 1
Text 1 gist
wage cuts were the decisive cause of the strike
Text 2 gist
unsafe loading practices were the decisive cause
Cross-text relationship
The texts conflict over which documented grievance was primary
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
The texts conflict over which documented grievance was primary
Text 1 claim
wage cuts were the decisive cause of the strike
Text 2 claim
unsafe loading practices were the decisive cause
Comparison
The texts conflict over which documented grievance was primary
Question 46 of 50
Question 46
Hard
Text 1
Workshop façade
A claim about a cooperative workshop's façade emerges from building-account analysis. The plain façade expressed the cooperative's commitment to utility. Construction accounts prioritize durable local brick over ornament. The accounts say little about public symbolism. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Workshop façade
A distinct claim about a cooperative workshop's façade is based on pamphlet analysis. The façade advertised financial restraint to potential members. Membership pamphlets praise the absence of expensive decoration. Restraint and utility can reinforce each other. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that the plain façade expressed the cooperative's commitment to utility, whereas Text 2 claims that the façade advertised financial restraint to potential members.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Different Emphasis
Relationship complexity
Level 2
Text 1 gist
the plain façade expressed the cooperative's commitment to utility
Text 2 gist
the façade advertised financial restraint to potential members
Cross-text relationship
The texts stress practical design and public financial messaging rather than incompatible claims
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
The texts stress practical design and public financial messaging rather than incompatible claims
Text 1 claim
the plain façade expressed the cooperative's commitment to utility
Text 2 claim
the façade advertised financial restraint to potential members
Comparison
The texts stress practical design and public financial messaging rather than incompatible claims
Question 47 of 50
Question 47
Hard
Text 1
Shared garden key
A claim about a character sharing a garden key emerges from contrast analysis. Giving Neri the key shows that Ada now trusts him. Earlier she would not let him enter the garden alone. She asks him to lock the tool shed. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Shared garden key
A distinct claim about a character sharing a garden key is based on boundary analysis. The gesture shows conditional rather than complete trust. Ada lists the beds he may water and keeps the greenhouse key. Neri nevertheless receives new responsibility. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that giving Neri the key shows that Ada now trusts him, whereas Text 2 claims that the gesture shows conditional rather than complete trust.
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Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Qualification Refinement
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
giving Neri the key shows that Ada now trusts him
Text 2 gist
the gesture shows conditional rather than complete trust
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 narrows the degree and scope of trust identified in Text 1
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Explanation
Text 2 narrows the degree and scope of trust identified in Text 1
Text 1 claim
giving Neri the key shows that Ada now trusts him
Text 2 claim
the gesture shows conditional rather than complete trust
Comparison
Text 2 narrows the degree and scope of trust identified in Text 1
Question 48 of 50
Question 48
Hard
Text 1
Archive gaps
A claim about missing pages in a theater archive emerges from production-record analysis. The gaps obstruct reconstruction of the troupe's performances. Several production books end before their final scenes. Other records preserve partial casts. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Archive gaps
A distinct claim about missing pages in a theater archive is based on archival-pattern analysis. The gaps reveal which ephemeral materials archivists once considered disposable. Missing costume lists and rehearsal notes follow a consistent filing pattern. Absence cannot reveal each discarded document's content. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that the gaps obstruct reconstruction of the troupe's performances, whereas Text 2 claims that the gaps reveal which ephemeral materials archivists once considered disposable.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
Question archetype
Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Reframing
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
the gaps obstruct reconstruction of the troupe's performances
Text 2 gist
the gaps reveal which ephemeral materials archivists once considered disposable
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 treats absence as evidence about collecting practice while accepting the loss of performance detail
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Explanation
Text 2 treats absence as evidence about collecting practice while accepting the loss of performance detail
Text 1 claim
the gaps obstruct reconstruction of the troupe's performances
Text 2 claim
the gaps reveal which ephemeral materials archivists once considered disposable
Comparison
Text 2 treats absence as evidence about collecting practice while accepting the loss of performance detail
Question 49 of 50
Question 49
Hard
Text 1
Stone alignment
A claim about an alignment of stones at a settlement emerges from astronomical alignment. The stones marked a seasonal gathering place. Their orientation matches sunrise during a known festival period. The settlement calendar is incomplete. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Stone alignment
A distinct claim about an alignment of stones at a settlement is based on site-topography analysis. The alignment may reflect drainage needs instead. The stones border the lowest path where water would otherwise collect. Ritual use could have developed later. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that the stones marked a seasonal gathering place, whereas Text 2 claims that the alignment may reflect drainage needs instead.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
Question archetype
Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Alternative Explanation
Relationship complexity
Level 4
Text 1 gist
the stones marked a seasonal gathering place
Text 2 gist
the alignment may reflect drainage needs instead
Cross-text relationship
The texts accept deliberate placement but offer ritual and practical explanations
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Explanation
The texts accept deliberate placement but offer ritual and practical explanations
Text 1 claim
the stones marked a seasonal gathering place
Text 2 claim
the alignment may reflect drainage needs instead
Comparison
The texts accept deliberate placement but offer ritual and practical explanations
Question 50 of 50
Question 50
Hard
Text 1
Tidal schedule
A claim about a general principle about feeding at low tide emerges from multi-site observation. Shorebirds conserve energy by feeding when exposed flats make prey accessible. Observations show longer feeding bouts near the lowest tide. Storms can disrupt the pattern. The resulting assertion is narrower than a general statement about every such case. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Text 2
Tidal schedule
A distinct claim about a general principle about feeding at low tide is based on single-site case study. A flock on a sheltered inlet follows this timing closely. The birds arrive as the flats emerge and depart when water returns. The case covers one inlet. The resulting claim has its own range and cannot be treated as a universal rule. The evidence permits a subtle relationship while ruling out an absolute conclusion.
Correct answerThe texts' actual claims compare as follows: Text 1 claims that shorebirds conserve energy by feeding when exposed flats make prey accessible, whereas Text 2 claims that a flock on a sheltered inlet follows this timing closely.
Cross-text relationship audit
Official domain
Craft and Structure
Official skill
Cross-Text Connections
Question archetype
Claim Comparison
Topic
6-6 · Comparing Claims
Relationship
Application Contextualization
Relationship complexity
Level 3
Text 1 gist
shorebirds conserve energy by feeding when exposed flats make prey accessible
Text 2 gist
a flock on a sheltered inlet follows this timing closely
Cross-text relationship
Text 2 supplies a bounded case that applies the general principle in Text 1
Why this choice?
Correct. It attributes each qualified claim to the correct text.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. Both passages state limits; this option replaces their actual claims with an absolute one.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. The two claims are assigned to the wrong texts.
Why this choice?
Incorrect. This unsupported synthesis adds a conclusion that neither account makes.
Explanation
Text 2 supplies a bounded case that applies the general principle in Text 1
Text 1 claim
shorebirds conserve energy by feeding when exposed flats make prey accessible
Text 2 claim
a flock on a sheltered inlet follows this timing closely
Comparison
Text 2 supplies a bounded case that applies the general principle in Text 1
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