SAT English Practice Question

The passage states that "the study suggests that there are differences in the way the two groups of people—those who live in cities and those who live in the countryside—view their social interactions." The passage also states that "people in cities tend to view their social interactions as being more transactional." The passage goes on to say that "people in the countryside tend to see social interactions as being more communal." Which choice best describes the relationship between the underlined sentences?

1. A.The first sentence introduces a general claim, and the second sentence provides an example to support that claim.
2. B.The first sentence states a conclusion, and the second sentence offers an explanation for that conclusion.
3. C.The first sentence presents a problem, and the second sentence offers a possible solution to that problem.
4. D.The first sentence expresses an opinion, and the second sentence presents an opposing opinion.