Text Structure and Purpose

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Public libraries have become essential infrastructure for digital access, not just for books. Many libraries now provide free Wi-Fi, public computers, and basic technology training, making them critical resources for residents who lack home internet. Demand for these services has risen sharply in the past decade.

Which choice best describes the function of the second sentence in the text?

  • A

    It defines the term 'public library'.

  • B

    It introduces an unrelated public institution.

  • C

    It supports the claim by listing concrete services that constitute libraries' digital role.

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  • D

    It contradicts the claim about libraries' role in digital access.

Explanation

The list of services concretizes "essential infrastructure for digital access." B captures the supporting function.

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