Question

if youre interested in dangerous or ferocious animals, you probably head to the lions, tigers, and bears at the zoo. but there are many animals at the zoo that are deadly, even though they may look harmless. the best examples are hippopotamuses: huge pinkish animals usually seen sitting around and yawning in a puddle or a pond. they look more like big pool toys than fearsome beasts. however, hippopotamuses are extremely dangerous animals. theyve been known to attack - and kill - for no reason. and believe it or not, they can run faster than people!

a. there are many deadly animals at the zoo.

b. hippopotamuses enjoy spending time in water.

c. lions, tigers, and bears are dangerous and ferocious.

d. hippopotamuses are extremely dangerous animals.

Explanation:

The passage's main focus is on how hippopotamuses, despite looking harmless, are extremely dangerous (attacking/killing without reason, fast runners). Option A is a general statement, B is a minor detail, C is about other animals. The passage emphasizes hippopotamuses' danger.

Answer:

D. Hippopotamuses are extremely dangerous animals.