SSAT Reading Question 263: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 263

5. Which best describes the overall organization of the passage?

  • A. a discussion of opposing viewpoints
  • B. a description of events in spatial order
  • C. a description of events in chronological order
  • D. an enumeration of facts supported by statistical data

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C is correct. The passage is arranged in chronological order. This is evident in the first few words of paragraphs 3, 4, and 5. Paragraph 3 starts with the words "On Wednesday morning," paragraph 4 starts with "By Wednesday afternoon," and paragraph 5 starts with "Wednesday night."

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