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What this question is testing
Objective: Reading Comprehension
Prompt focus: Read the passage, then answer the question. Passage: Many people assume that all spiders spin webs, but this is a misconception. Wolf spiders, for example, do not build webs at all. Instead, they actively hunt their prey on the ground, relying on…
Why the correct answer works
Correct a common misconception about spiders
The passage states a misconception and refutes it, so its purpose is to correct that belief.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
The passage opens by stating a common assumption and then refutes it with the example of wolf spiders. Its purpose is to correct the misconception that all spiders spin webs.
Simple analogy
Think of reading comprehension like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.