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The new footbridge was to be painted red, to match the town's crest. The birds' conservation society objected: the red would confuse the swallows that nest under the old bridge nearby, which use colour to find their way home. After a year of argument the bridge was painted a soft grey, and the swallows returned as usual.
According to the text, why was the bridge painted grey instead of red?
- A. Because red might confuse the swallows that nest nearby.Correct
- B. Because grey paint was cheaper.
- C. Because the town's crest is grey.
- D. Because red paint fades quickly.
Answer: A. Because red might confuse the swallows that nest nearby.
The swallows' navigation.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Because grey paint was cheaper.
- Cost is not mentioned.
- C. Because the town's crest is grey.
- The crest is red.
- D. Because red paint fades quickly.
- Fading is not mentioned.
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