Reading Informational Text Unit Test
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Question
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Many people believe a European named Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. However, Gutenberg’s press was actually building on inventions that appeared centuries earlier in China.
Which statement explains how the author makes a connection between the ideas in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses

The word "however" is used to highlight a difference between the ideas.
The word "however" is used to highlight a difference between the ideas.

The phrase "was actually" is used to illustrate a similarity between the ideas.
The phrase "was actually" is used to illustrate a similarity between the ideas.

The phrase "was actually" is used to show a problem solution relationship between the ideas.
The phrase "was actually" is used to show a problem solution relationship between the ideas.

The word "however" is used to show a cause and effect relationship between the ideas.
The word "however" is used to highlight a difference between the ideas.
The word "however" is used to highlight a difference between the ideas.
To answer this question, we need to analyze how the author makes a connection between the ideas in the sentences provided.
The first sentence states that many people believe Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, while the second sentence reveals that Gutenberg's press was building on inventions that appeared earlier in China.
The author uses the word "however" to indicate a difference between the commonly held belief and the actual historical facts. By using "however," the author is highlighting the contrast or discrepancy between what many people believe and what actually happened.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
The word "however" is used to highlight a difference between the ideas.