ReadingQuestion 30 of 120
Passage: "Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, produce electricity without burning fossil fuels, reducing air pollution." The phrase 'such as' in the passage is used to:
a.Contrast two ideas
b.Provide examples
c.Show a result
d.State a conclusion
Explanation
'Such as' introduces examples that illustrate a broader category. Here it gives solar and wind as examples of renewable energy sources, clarifying the general term with specifics.
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