Passage: A tiger, when killing its natural prey, depends for the success of its attack on its speed and, to a lesser extent, on the condition of its teeth and claws. When, therefore, a tiger is suffering from one or more painful wounds or when its teeth are missing or defective and its claws worn down, and it is unable to catch the animals it has been accustomed to eating, it is driven by necessity to killing human beings. Inference: Sharp claws are needed by tigers to kill animals in the forest.
Correct answer: A. Definitely true
- A. Definitely true
- B. Probably true
- C. Data inadequate
- D. Probably false
Explanation
The passage explicitly states that the success of a tiger's attack depends "on the condition of its teeth and claws." It also states that worn-down claws can lead to an inability to catch its usual prey. This directly supports the inference as definitely true.
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