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question 4 of 20
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automatic transmissions and manual transmissions achieve the same goal: they use power to turn the wheels of a car. however, there are some differences between the two. an automatic transmission makes a car easy to drive; but stick shift drivers believe that automatics arent quite as fun. there are other differences as well. a car with a manual transmission usually uses less fuel. this is because the driver has greater control over the car; it is the driver, not the car, who is \in the drivers seat.\ a manual transmission also has more power and can accelerate faster. this is why race cars have manual transmissions.
which organizational pattern is used in the passage?
a. compare and contrast
b. problem - solution
c. cause and effect
d. sequential

Explanation:

The passage discusses automatic and manual transmissions. It first states they have the same goal, then highlights differences like ease of driving, fuel usage, power, and acceleration. This is comparing and contrasting the two types of transmissions. Option B is incorrect as there's no problem - solution structure. Option C is incorrect as while some causes (driver control) and effects (less fuel) are mentioned, the main structure is comparing the two transmissions. Option D is incorrect as there's no sequential order of events. So the organizational pattern is compare and contrast.

Answer:

A. Compare and contrast