Question 5 of 5 How do supporting details reinforce the central idea in this passage?
Many people have heard the expression "to bury your head in the sand
like an ostrich." This means refusing to see or deal witha problem.
However, it is not actually true that ostriches bury their heads in the
sand when predators are near. Ostriches do dig holes in the ground
with their beaks, but this is to store their eggs, not to hide. When they
are scared of predators, ostriches usually run away.
OA. The supporting details argue that ostriches should be more
OB. The supporting details show why ostriches are unable to deal with
Oc. The supporting details describe the way ostriches are used in a
O D. The supporting details explain that a common assumption about
respected.
problems.
common expression.
ostriches is not true.
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