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Cross-Text Connections

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Cross-Text Connections questions give you TWO short passages and ask how they relate — agree, disagree, build on each other. They look intimidating, but they're really just a reading-comprehension puzzle with a predictable structure.

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Does the question ask what the authors agree on?
Yes ↓
→ Find the shared topic or premise both accept
No ↓
→ Find the specific claim where their views split

Let the question type steer where you look in the texts.

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Relationship types between two texts
RelationshipWhat it looks likeExample signal
AgreementBoth accept a shared premiseBoth agree reefs are declining
DisagreementOpposing claims on one pointDifferent primary cause
QualificationAuthor 2 adds nuance/exceptionTrue, but only for some cases
Different emphasisSame facts, different focusTechnology vs. culture

Name the relationship before checking the answer choices.

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Quick check

Check your understanding with a question from this topic:

Text 1: Economist A argues that raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour would significantly reduce poverty among low-income workers without causing substantial job losses, citing studies from cities that have already implemented such increases.

Text 2: Economist B contends that while modest minimum wage increases can benefit workers, a $15 federal minimum would disproportionately affect small businesses in low-cost-of-living areas, potentially leading to reduced hours and slower hiring.

Based on the texts, how would Economist B most likely respond to Economist A's position?

Worked examples

Example 1
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Example 2
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Common pitfalls

Confusing 'mentioned' with 'argued'
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Picking the most extreme response
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Swapping the two authors' positions
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Answering before deciding agree vs. disagree
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Key takeaways

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Watch & learn

Curated Khan Academy walkthroughs on Cross-Text Connections. They're complementary to this lesson — watch one if a written explanation isn't clicking, or after to reinforce.

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Try it yourself

5 practice questions on Cross-Text Connections, drawn from the question bank. The tutor is one click away if you get stuck.

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