Explanation for Question 28 From the Writing Section on the 2018 May Sat
Question number 28 asks us which choice most effectively introduces the 2 information in the paragraph. Anytime we see most effectively introduces, 3 what we want to do is dive into that paragraph, 4 see exactly what details are being discussed, 5 and then select a topic sentence or an introduction that matches up with 6 those details. So in this paragraph, 7 we see that, um, the key might be the way sound waves reflect 8 or break apart when they enter bridge service services. 9 Um, so it's about the sound waves. 10 Um, they're talking about mathematical models. 11 They're talking about, um, you know, 12 other, uh, situations where that might hold true, 13 like this step pyramid in Mexico. 14 Um, so we're talking about frequencies being dampened, 15 higher frequency sounds, being reflected generally just how these sound waves are working and 16 what mathematical models can tell us about this unique situation. 17 So an answer choice that maybe lines up best with that is going to 18 be answer choice. 19 I, the no change option, uh, 20 in considering the primary source of the theater, 21 Sonic properties, they suspect sound waves might be key. 22 Um, so that's, that's the most consistent meaning with the details that follow 23 we're talking about Sonic properties and sound waves. 24 So the no change option makes a lot of sense. 25 Um, answer choice B sensing that the ancient Greeks and Romans headed mind, 26 theaters design, we're not talking about really the Greeks and Romans a...