Function of Underlined Sentences

The video tutorial demonstrates how to answer questions about the function of sentences in a text without reading the entire passage. It provides examples of analyzing underlined sentences to determine their role, such as conclusions or descriptions, and selecting the correct multiple-choice answer. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the sentence's context and meaning to make accurate choices.

What is the main strategy discussed in the video for answering questions about the function of an underlying sentence?

• Guessing the answer

• Memorizing the text

• Ignoring the text and focusing on the underlined sentence

• Reading the entire text thoroughly

In the first example, what is the underlined sentence primarily about?

• The construction methods of Roman subways

• The material used for Roman boats

• The complexity of Roman trade routes

• The origin of Roman planks

Which choice correctly describes the function of the underlined sentence in the first example?

• It questions the team's findings

• It presents a conclusion about Roman trade routes

• It explains the material of the planks

• It describes Roman subway construction

In the second example, what does the underlined sentence describe?

• The girl's dislike for the landscape

• The emotions the landscape evokes in the girl

• An internal conflict of the character

• A detailed image of the landscape

What is the correct function of the underlined sentence in the second example?

• It illustrates an idea introduced in the previous sentence

• It establishes an internal conflict

• It makes an assertion expanded in the next sentence

• It creates a detailed image of the setting

In the third example, what is the underlined sentence about?

• Shaki's appreciation for friends

• The welcoming nature of the trees

• The discomfort of Shaki near a river

• Shaki's loss of direction

What is the function of the underlined sentence in the third example?

• It suggests Shaki feels uncomfortable

• It indicates Shaki is lost

• It emphasizes Shaki's sense of belonging

• It conveys Shaki's appreciation for friends