Which of the following statements is directly supported by the passage?
Answer
The protagonist initially feared books but grew fond of them.
The correct answer is The protagonist initially feared books but grew fond of them. — Check which of the given statements matches this part of the passage.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the passage carefully.
- Identify the part where the protagonist talks about his feelings towards books before and after the discovery.
- Check which of the given statements matches this part of the passage.
Common mistake: Choosing a statement that is only implied rather than explicitly stated
Concept tested: Direct inference from text
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