PrepTest 157, Section 4, Question 1
In 1959, Hitsville, USA—the company better known as(437 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(9 more words not shown)
- ANewly established independent(15 more words not shown)
- BThe high quality(19 more words not shown)
- CBerry Gordy, Jr.'s(15 more words not shown)
- DBerry Gordy, Jr.(25 more words not shown)
- EMotown Records became(19 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
We've already predicted three contributing factors: Gordy's approach, the talent developed in Detroit's schools, and electric instruments that opened up new sounds. The main point should explain Motown's success through that combination, rather than elevate one factor into the whole explanation.
What we’re looking for
An answer can group those details under broader language. It doesn't have to name all three exactly as we did.
Working the answers
- A
This turns one company's history into a requirement for new independent companies generally. The author explains what helped Motown; we aren't given evidence that every such company must take an innovative approach to compete.
- B
The school program is an important part of the explanation, but it leaves out Gordy's choices and the role of electric instruments. One true contributing factor isn't the whole main point.
- C
This narrows the account to Gordy's faith and adds local financing, which isn't discussed. Local talent and a commitment to independence don't establish where the money came from.
- D
The author doesn't argue that recognition for Gordy is overdue. His contribution helps explain Motown's success; the account isn't a campaign to correct a failure to give him credit.
- ECorrect
The entrepreneurial individual is Gordy. The favorable artistic environment includes Detroit's trained talent and the opportunities associated with electric instruments. Those broad terms bring the factors together while keeping Motown's success and influence as the central subject.
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