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The railway viaduct has 27 arches. It was built in 1846 by 600 workers, most of whom lived in a camp at its eastern end, and it took two years. Three arches collapsed during construction and were rebuilt with wider foundations.
According to the text, what happened to the three arches that collapsed?
- A. They were rebuilt with wider foundations.Correct
- B. They were left out of the finished viaduct.
- C. They were rebuilt by a different company.
- D. They collapsed again after the viaduct opened.
Answer: A. They were rebuilt with wider foundations.
Rebuilt, wider.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. They were left out of the finished viaduct.
- The viaduct has all 27 arches.
- C. They were rebuilt by a different company.
- Not stated.
- D. They collapsed again after the viaduct opened.
- Not stated.
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