Question

At this point [4], the writer is considering adding the following sentence.
Successful communication is essential if a designer's idea is to become a reality.
Should the writer make this addition here at [4]?

• A. Yes, because it supports the conclusion drawn in the following sentence.
• B. Yes, because it illustrates a general principle discussed in the paragraph.
• C. No, because it distracts from the focus of the paragraph by introducing irrelevant material.
• D. No, because it merely reformulates the thought expressed in the preceding sentence.

Answer 1

The correct option is D No, because it merely reformulates the thought expressed in the preceding sentence.

D is the best answer because the proposed sentence to be added is a paraphrase of the sentence before it, containing the same ideas. A, B, and C are incorrect because none fully acknowledges the relationship between the proposed sentence to be added and the other sentences in the paragraph.