Question

Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following paragraph.

One very large family of insects has thin, membrane-like wings. The wings are translucent, which means that light can shine through them. When you hear which insects belong to this family, it may surprise you. The family includes thousands of species of ants, bees, wasps, hornets, and termites.

To explain the word translucent, the author
a. lists the species with this type of wing.
b. compares these wings with others.
c. provides a definition of the word.
d. gives examples of similar words.

In this paragraph, the author lists the different species that
a. belong to the same insect family.
b. act in surprising behavior.
c. have stingers that hurt humans.
d. are the most well-known insects.

Answer 1

Answer:

Question 1:

The answer is C. Provides a definition of the word

Question 2:

The answer is A. belong to the same family of insects

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

question 1:  c. provides a definition of the word

question 2: a. belong to the same insect family

Explanation:

1) defines the word "translucent"

2) The paragraph states "the family includes", then lists several insects in that family