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Angelica · 12-31-2005, 02:27 PM

I think I am not quite sure about what the question is asking about. I chose the answer (D), because I thought the 'trip wires' should be above the sheet-web, based on the discription 'above the sheet-web are numerous nearly invisible, single-strand ‘trip wires.’ But the answer is (B). Please help me out. Thanks.

“ Sheet-web weavers construct horizontal webs that have the consistency of fine gauze, soft and smooth to the touch. Sheet-webs are generally found lower to the ground among grasses or twigs. The sheet-web itself resembles a small trampoline. Above the sheet-web are numerous nearly invisible, single-strand ‘trip wires.’ A low-flying insect will get knocked out of its flight by one of the trip wires and tumble onto the platform below. Though the sheet-web is not sticky enough to hold the prey, the spider scurries out of hiding and seizes its prize while the dazed bug is scrambling to its feet.”

[Question]
It can be inferred from the passage that the trip wire used by sheet-web weavers is
A) at ground level
B) below the sheet-web
C) even with the sheet-web
D) above the sheet-web

SPOILER: ans: (B)

wasleys · 12-31-2005, 05:21 PM

Angelica,

I think you are right and the OA wrong.

Michael

Angelica · 03-06-2006, 07:50 AM

Thanks for your replied, Michael.

shyam29 · 03-09-2006, 09:38 AM

I think u r right as it is clearly given in the passage "above the web"..

12-31-2005, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Angelica Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24	Don't understand why...needed your help, please I think I am not quite sure about what the question is asking about. I chose the answer (D), because I thought the 'trip wires' should be above the sheet-web, based on the discription 'above the sheet-web are numerous nearly invisible, single-strand ‘trip wires.’ But the answer is (B). Please help me out. Thanks. “ Sheet-web weavers construct horizontal webs that have the consistency of fine gauze, soft and smooth to the touch. Sheet-webs are generally found lower to the ground among grasses or twigs. The sheet-web itself resembles a small trampoline. Above the sheet-web are numerous nearly invisible, single-strand ‘trip wires.’ A low-flying insect will get knocked out of its flight by one of the trip wires and tumble onto the platform below. Though the sheet-web is not sticky enough to hold the prey, the spider scurries out of hiding and seizes its prize while the dazed bug is scrambling to its feet.” [Question] It can be inferred from the passage that the trip wire used by sheet-web weavers is A) at ground level B) below the sheet-web C) even with the sheet-web D) above the sheet-web SPOILER: ans: (B)

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12-31-2005, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
wasleys Real ale taster Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scunthorpe, UK Posts: 1,990	Angelica, I think you are right and the OA wrong. Michael

03-06-2006, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Angelica Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24	Thanks for your replied, Michael.

03-09-2006, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
shyam29 Eager! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Surat (INDIA) Posts: 69	I think u r right as it is clearly given in the passage "above the web"..

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