5

Set 5: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Sharks live in the ocean. They are fish that breathe through gills. They have sharp teeth for hunting. Text 2 Whales also live in the ocean, but they are mammals. They breathe air through blowholes on top of their heads.

Based on the texts, what is a key difference between sharks and whales?

A. Sharks breathe water with gills, while whales breathe air with lungs.✓ Correct
B. Whales have gills.
C. Sharks need air.
D. They both lay eggs.

Detailed Explanation

Shark: Fish/Gills. Whale: Mammal/Air (Blowholes). Difference: Respiration.

Key Evidence:

• "breathe through gills"

• "breathe air through blowholes"

Why others are wrong: B (Blowholes.), C (Gills.), D (Mammals give live birth.).

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