Question

Which line from the text provides specific support for the idea that mantids are excellent hunters?
A) First, mantids show an amazing mastery of hunting skills.
B) Mantids eat a wide variety of insects, including moths, crickets, bees, flies, and grasshoppers.
C) They have large, powerful front legs, with spikes that help them hold on to prey.
D) Finally, they are very personable, as far as insects go.
(language arts)

Answer 1

I believe the answer would be C because it tells you what their body is like and things that could help them catch prey. The other options don't tell you WHY they are great hunters.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

Mantids have large, powerful front legs, with spikes that help them hold on to prey.

This line from the text provides specific support for the idea that mantids are excellent hunters.

Hope this helps,

Davinia.