What type of natural material was traditionally used for tennis racket strings?

  • Answer: Intestines (or gut)
  • Strategies Used:
    • Step 1: Read the question carefully. The question is asking for the type of natural material traditionally used for tennis racket strings.
    • Step 2: Skim the passage for keywords. I skim for “natural material” and “strings.” In the passage, I find the sentence: “All tennis rackets were strung with natural gut made from the outer layer of sheep or cow intestines.”
    • Step 3: Match the passage to the question. The material traditionally used is intestines or gut. Therefore, the correct answer is intestines or (gut).
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