SAT English Practice Question
The sentence, "The scientist noted that the species was prevalent in the region, but it was highly vulnerable to habitat loss," is an example of how the writer uses parallel structure to create a cohesive and clear passage. Parallel structure refers to the use of the same grammatical construction to express similar ideas or elements. This technique helps to emphasize the relationships between ideas and to make the writing more readable.
- A.To introduce a new idea about the species.
- B.To emphasize the contrast between the species' prevalence and vulnerability.
- C.To describe the scientific method used to study the species.
- D.To explain the impact of habitat loss on the species.
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