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Set 3: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Magnets attract certain metals. Iron and steel stick to magnets, but copper and aluminum do not. Text 2 Magnets have two poles, North and South. Opposite poles attract each other, while the same poles push each other away.

Based on the texts, which statement is true about magnets?

A. They attract iron and have poles that interact based on orientation.✓ Correct
B. They attract all metals.
C. They only have one pole.
D. They push iron away.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Attract iron. Text 2: Poles interact (Opposites attract).

Key Evidence:

• "Iron ... stick"

• "Opposite poles attract"

Why others are wrong: B (Not copper/aluminum.), C (Two poles.), D (Stick to.).