While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: • The ancient Arab dhow was a sailing vessel distinguishable by its triangular sails and stitched hull construction. • Dhows were used primarily for trade along the coasts of Arab, South Asian, and East African countries. • Contemporary shipbuilders in Oman use a mix of modern and traditional materials to build replicas of ancient dhows. • Most of the materials used are traditional. • Replica hulls are stitched together using the same traditional coconut palm fiber rope used on the hulls of ancient dhows. The student wants to make a generalization about the materials used in dhow replicas. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Correct answer: C (parsed from the explanation — this source omits an answer key for this item)
Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence makes a generalization about the materials used in dhow replicas, noting that while some modern materials are used, most of the materials are traditional. Choice A is incorrect. The sentence provides an example of a traditional material used in ancient dhows; it doesn’t indicate that the material is used in dhow replicas or make any other generalization about materials used in those replicas. Choice B is incorrect. The sentence explains what an ancient dhow was; it doesn’t make a generalization about materials used to make dhow replicas. Choice D is incorrect. The sentence introduces the construction of dhow replicas to an audience unfamiliar with the vessel; it doesn’t make a generalization about the materials used in those replicas. 17 SAT PRACTICE TEST #6 ANSWER EXPLANATIONS
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