Question

Simplify the underlined part of the given sentence (if necessary):
Thai village crafts, as with other cultures, have developed through the principle that form follows function and incorporate readily available materials fashioned using traditional skills.

• A. as with
• B. as did those of
• C. as they have in
• D. like in
• E. like those of

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

like those of

The given sentence is basically drawing parallels between the village crafts and 'other cultures' and how they have 'developed through the principle that form follows function'.

So, the best phrase that shows similarities is 'like those of' and the correct answer is option E.