What is the capital city of France?
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What is the capital city of France?
Which choice most effectively answers the question based on the information provided?
A
London
B
Berlin
C
Paris
D
Madrid
Solution
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
|---|---|
| "What is the capital city of France?" |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: The text asks for identification of France's capital city.
Argument Flow: This is a single, direct question seeking a factual answer about which city serves as France's capital.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
What's being asked? Which choice most effectively answers the question about France's capital city based on the information provided.
What type of answer do we need? A factual response that correctly identifies France's capital city.
Any limiting keywords? N/A
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The right answer should identify the actual capital city of France
- It should be a major European city that serves as France's political and administrative center
- The answer should be factually accurate and universally recognized
- So the right answer should be Paris, as it is unquestionably the capital city of France
Answer Choices Explained
A
London
London
✗ Incorrect.
- London is the capital of the United Kingdom, not France
- This confuses two major European capitals
B
Berlin
Berlin
✗ Incorrect.
- Berlin is the capital of Germany, not France
- This represents another major European capital but for the wrong country
C
Paris
Paris
✓ Correct.
- Paris is indeed the capital city of France
- This directly and accurately answers the question asked
D
Madrid
Madrid
✗ Incorrect.
- Madrid is the capital of Spain, not France
- This is yet another European capital city confusion
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