SSAT Reading Question 24: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 24

1. Which title best expresses the main idea of this selection?

  • A. Fuels
  • B. The Value of a Cord of Wood
  • C. Kinds of Trees
  • D. Standard Measures

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The correct answer is (B). This is a main-idea question, and you must choose the most inclusive title for the entire selection. The selection discusses the value of a cord of wood-the volume value in the first paragraph and the heating value in the second paragraph.

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