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Answer: ASet 2: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The detective looked for clues. He found a footprint in the mud and a broken glass on the floor. He knew the thief had been careless. Text 2 The thief was actually very clever. He planted the footprint and the glass to trick the detective into looking the wrong way.
How does Text 2 challenge the detective's conclusion in Text 1?
A. It suggests the clues were fake and the thief was smart, not careless.✓ Correct
B. It proves the detective was the thief.
C. It says there were no clues.
D. It claims the glass was not broken.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1 Conclusion: Thief was careless. Text 2 Fact: Planted clues/Clever. Challenge: Not careless, but trickery.
Key Evidence:
• "thief had been careless"
• "thief was actually very clever"
• "planted to trick"
Why others are wrong: B (No.), C (Says he planted them.), D (Says 'planted ... the glass'.).