Question

what is the gist of the part of the passage in the box? the brain grows very large because it has a very big job. the brain works all the time, so it needs a lot of energy. the brain is important because it tells the body how to work. the brain behaves in a similar way in humans and animals.

Explanation:

To determine the gist, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Focuses on brain size due to job, but the gist likely relates to brain's function in directing the body.
• Option 2: Discusses energy needs, which is not the main idea of a typical passage about brain's role.
• Option 3: States the brain is important as it tells the body how to work, which aligns with the core function of the brain (controlling bodily functions).
• Option 4: Compares brain behavior in humans and animals, which is not the primary focus of a passage about the brain's gist in its role for the body.

Answer:

C. The brain is important because it tells the body how to work.