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Set 9: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: B

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

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Attract iron. Text 2: Poles interact (Opposites attract). Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.

Key Evidence:

• "Iron ... stick"

• "Opposite poles attract"

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

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