The Harrison Community Center has become a model for inclusive urban design largely because its _____ exterior effectively signals the...
GMAT Craft and Structure : (Structure) Questions
The Harrison Community Center has become a model for inclusive urban design largely because its _____ exterior effectively signals the building's function to the surrounding community. The deliberate use of industrial materials and unconventional angles communicates accessibility and openness, helping residents immediately recognize the space as welcoming and functional.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
elaborate
traditional
stark
colorful
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| "The Harrison Community Center has become a model for inclusive urban design largely because its" |
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| [MISSING WORD] |
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| "exterior effectively signals the building's function to the surrounding community." |
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| "The deliberate use of industrial materials and unconventional angles communicates accessibility and openness, helping residents immediately recognize the space as welcoming and functional." |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: The Harrison Community Center succeeds as inclusive urban design because its exterior effectively communicates its welcoming, functional purpose to the community.
Argument Flow: The passage establishes that this community center is a successful model, attributes this success to how its exterior communicates with people, then provides specific architectural details that create this communication effect.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The missing word describes an exterior that uses "industrial materials and unconventional angles" to communicate "accessibility and openness"
- These materials and angles help residents see the space as "welcoming and functional"
- The word we need should match with industrial materials and unconventional angles, support the idea of clear, direct communication, and connect to accessibility and openness
- Industrial materials and unconventional angles suggest something simple, direct, and unadorned rather than fancy or decorative
elaborate
✗ Incorrect
- An elaborate exterior would involve complex decoration and ornamentation
- This contradicts the description of industrial materials, which are typically simple and functional
- Elaborate design would obscure rather than clarify the building's function
traditional
✗ Incorrect
- Traditional architecture typically follows conventional forms and established styles
- The passage specifically mentions "unconventional angles," directly opposing traditional design
stark
✓ Correct
- A stark exterior aligns perfectly with industrial materials and unconventional angles
- Stark suggests simplicity and directness that allows function to be immediately apparent
- This type of unadorned design effectively communicates accessibility and openness through its straightforward approach
colorful
✗ Incorrect
- While a colorful exterior might seem welcoming, it doesn't connect to the specific architectural elements described
- The passage focuses on materials and angles, not color schemes