Directions: The first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6, respectively. The rest of the passage is split into four parts named A, B, C and D. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the following combinations is correct.
- Silkworms are actually a type of caterpillars that spin silk cocoons around themselves after they turn approximately 1 month old. A. The silk that is used in forming these cocoons is actually hardened silkworm saliva that is secreted from the silkworm's mouth along with the silk. B. Actually, a small spinneret located on the silkworm's lip is used to excrete the silk that they use to form their cocoon. C. At this point, it will then take silkworms approximately 3 days to spin their cocoon around themselves. D. Whenever they are finally ready to start spinning their cocoon, they will stop eating any food and then they will turn yellowish.
- If their threads are disturbed by anything, the silkworm will have to start all over again.
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