Paragraph ComprehensionQuestion 36 of 120
Firefighters wear heavy protective suits made of flame-resistant material. These suits shield the wearer from intense heat, but they are also very hot and tiring to work in. According to the passage, one drawback of the protective suits is that they:
a.catch fire easily
b.are too thin
c.cannot be cleaned
d.are hot and tiring to wear
Explanation
The passage notes that although the suits protect against heat, they are hot and tiring to work in. That is the drawback described. The other options are not stated.
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