SSAT Reading Question 68: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 68
5. Wasp nests are nearly waterproof because
- A. they are constructed of heavy materials.
- B. they hang from the boughs of trees.
- C. their strips of paper overlap like shingles.
- D. bands made of rubber are placed around them.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct answer is (C). See the second sentence of the third paragraph: "The nests are nearly waterproof because of their rounded tops and the fact that the paper strips overlap like the shingles on the roof of a house."