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Set 4: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

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?

A. Count the legs: spiders have eight, while insects have six.✓ Correct
B. Spiders have wings.
C. Insects have eight legs.
D. They look exactly the same.

Detailed Explanation

Spider: 8 legs. Insect: 6 legs. Counting reveals difference.

Key Evidence:

• "eight legs"

• "six legs"

Why others are wrong: B (Not mentioned.), C (Six.), D (Different legs/body parts.).