SSAT Reading Question 227: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 227

4. The author develops paragraph 2 by presenting

  • A. two sides of an issue
  • B. a thesis followed by specific examples
  • C. a description of similarities and differences
  • D. an opinion and reasons why it is held

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C is correct. Lines 17-27 ("Unlike … birth.") of the passage are devoted to listing the ways in which sirenians are different from and similar to other marine mammals.

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