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Set 2: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The Pyramids of Giza are huge stone structures in Egypt. They were built thousands of years ago as tombs for kings. Text 2 Building the pyramids was a massive task. It took thousands of workers and many years to move the heavy stones into place.

What do the two texts together tell us about the Pyramids?

A. They are ancient tombs that required immense labor to build.✓ Correct
B. They were built easily in a few days.
C. They are small houses for farmers.
D. They were built by aliens.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Tombs/Ancient. Text 2: Massive task/Thousands of workers.

Key Evidence:

• "tombs for kings"

• "took thousands of workers"

Why others are wrong: B (Years, not days.), C (Huge stone structures.), D (Workers moved stones.).

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