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Set 2: Central Ideas

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

The following text describes the behavior of wolves. Wolves are highly social animals that live in family groups called packs. A pack usually consists of a breeding pair, their offspring, and sometimes other non-breeding adults. Cooperation is essential for their survival; wolves hunt together to take down large prey and work as a team to defend their territory and pups from rivals.

Which choice best summarizes the social structure of wolves?

A. Wolves are solitary animals that only meet to mate
B. Wolves live in cooperative packs centered on a family unit
C. Wolf packs are random groups of unrelated strangers✓ Correct
D. Wolves constantly fight each other for dominance

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. The text states wolves live in 'family groups called packs' and that 'cooperation is essential' for their activities.

Key Evidence:

• "family groups called packs"

• "Cooperation is essential"

• "work as a team"

Why others are wrong: A (Opposite (highly social, not solitary)), C (Inaccurate (family groups, not strangers)), D (Not mentioned (focus is on cooperation)).

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