Question

question 6 of 20 : select the best answer for the question 6. read the following excerpt, and then answer the following question. \allergies may seem similar to a cold, but the causes are very different. an allergy occurs when the bodys immune system reacts to something the body contacts. how can you know if you have a cold or allergies? a short - term illness caused by contact with a virus is a cold. allergies cant be spread from person to person and may last longer than a cold. neither allergies nor a cold are fun to experience, but understanding the differences can help you know how to respond.\ which format does the author use to help the reader understand the main idea? a. comparison/contrast b. cause/effect c. problem/solution d. sequential/chronological order mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page) << previous question next question >>

Explanation:

The excerpt compares and contrasts allergies and colds by highlighting their differences in causes, spreadability, and duration. Option A (Comparison/contrast) matches this as the author uses this format to clarify the main idea about their differences. Option B is incorrect as cause/effect focuses on why something happens and its results, not comparing two topics. Option C is wrong as problem/solution presents a problem and its fix, which isn't done here. Option D is incorrect as sequential/chronological order is about time order, not applicable here.

Answer:

A. Comparison/contrast