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Prior to 1931, maps of the London Underground plotted subway routes geographically, overlaying them onto a standard city map. This method resulted in congested center sections and sprawling, hard-to-read outer lines. An engineering draftsman named Harry Beck realized that passengers riding underground only needed to know the sequence of stations and where to transfer, rather than their exact geographical coordinates. His solution was a diagrammatic layout that resembled an electrical circuit, using only horizontal, vertical, and 45-degree diagonal lines. By ignoring geographical accuracy, Beck created a clean, legible map that became a design classic and the model for transit systems worldwide.

The writer is considering adding the following sentence to the paragraph:

"Beck was temporarily laid off from his job at the Signals Office during a period of staff reductions, though he continued working on the map design in his spare time."

Should the writer make this addition?

  1. A
    Yes, because it highlights Beck's dedication to his work despite personal and professional setbacks.
  2. B
    Yes, because it explains the gap in time between the initial map design and its eventual publication.
  3. No, because it introduces biographical details that are irrelevant to the paragraph's discussion of the map's design and functionality.Cevap
  4. D
    No, because it contradicts the earlier statement that Beck was employed as an engineering draftsman when he designed the map.

Cevap

No, because it introduces biographical details that are irrelevant to the paragraph's discussion of the map's design and functionality.
The correct option correctly states that the sentence should not be added. The paragraph's sole focus is the design transition of the London Underground map from a geographic layout to a clean, schematic design. Adding details about Beck's layoff introduces irrelevant biographical information that distracts from this main point.

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1
Analyze the main focus of the paragraph.
The paragraph describes how Harry Beck innovated the London Underground map by replacing a geographically accurate map with a simplified, circuit-like diagram to improve readability for passengers.
Before deciding whether to add or delete a sentence, the writer must establish the central topic and purpose of the paragraph.
2
Evaluate the relevance of the proposed sentence.
The proposed sentence mentions that Beck was temporarily laid off from the Signals Office during staff reductions. While this is a biographical fact about Beck, it does not relate to the visual layout, readability, or design principles of the map.
Every sentence in a well-written paragraph must support the main idea. Irrelevant details should be excluded to maintain unity.
3
Select the option that correctly identifies the decision and provides the correct rhetorical reason.
The correct decision is not to add the sentence ('No') because it introduces irrelevant biographical information, which matches the option explaining that it interrupts the discussion of the map's design and functionality.
Only one option correctly pairs the negative decision with the logical justification of paragraph unity.

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