Question

an excerpt from bees are disappearing
written by lindsey crowe

people like you and me can help save the honey bees. it is often hard for many people to respect honey bees. people are often frightened of them because they sting and build nests. we need to learn to be respectful of bees and the job they do. also, you can plant flowers in your garden that attract honey bees. you could even become a bee keeper and provide safe homes for bees.

why are people afraid of bees?
check all that are true.

• they build nests
• they sting
• they buzz
• they are harmful to plants
• they make honey

Explanation:

To answer why people are afraid of bees, we refer to the text: "People are often frightened of them because they sting and build nests." The other options (they buzz, they are harmful to plants, they make honey) are not mentioned as reasons for fear in the given excerpt.

Answer:

A. they build nests
B. they sting