SSAT Reading Question 41: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 41

6. The main purpose of this passage is to

  • A. describe early beliefs about sleep.
  • B. compare modern scientific theories to early ideas about sleep.
  • C. point out the importance of REMs in human sleep.
  • D. describe modern research techniques.

Correct Answer: E

Explanation:

The correct answer is (E). The approach of the entire selection is historical. Each of the other choices focuses on one paragraph, one phase of this history.

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