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Answer: ASet 3: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They must come to the surface to breathe air. If they stay underwater too long, they can drown. Text 2 Fish are animals that live in water. They have gills that let them breathe oxygen from the water. They do not need to come to the surface.
Based on the texts, what contributes to the difference in how dolphins and fish breathe?
A. Dolphins are mammals that need air, while fish have gills for underwater breathing.✓ Correct
B. Fish are mammals, but dolphins are not.
C. Dolphins hav gills, but fish do not.
D. Both need to come to the surface.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Dolphins = Mammals/Need air (Surface). Text 2: Fish = Gills/Water oxygen (Underwater).
Key Evidence:
• "must come to the surface"
• "have gills"
Why others are wrong: B (Dolphins are mammals.), C (Fish have gills.), D (Fish do not.).