Set 7: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Spiders are arachnids, not insects. They have eight legs and two body parts. Text 2 Insects, like ants and flies, have six legs and three body parts. They also usually have antennae.
Based on the texts, how can you tell a spider from an insect?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Spider: 8 legs. Insect: 6 legs. Counting reveals difference. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "eight legs"
• "six legs"
Why others are wrong: C (Six.), D (Not mentioned.), B (Different legs/body parts.).
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