Information and IdeasHardMain idea: a crane kept for its meaning
Information and Ideas practice question
The harbour's crane has not lifted a cargo since 1970. It is painted every five years at the council's expense, because the fishermen use it as a landmark when they come in through fog, and because, as the harbour master says, a harbour without a crane looks like a harbour that has given up.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
- A. The crane is kept for its use as a landmark and for what it says about the harbour.Correct
- B. The crane last lifted a cargo in 1970.
- C. The council wastes money on paint.
- D. The fishermen dislike fog.
Answer: A. The crane is kept for its use as a landmark and for what it says about the harbour.
A landmark, and a sign of life.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The crane last lifted a cargo in 1970.
- A detail.
- C. The council wastes money on paint.
- Not argued.
- D. The fishermen dislike fog.
- Not stated.
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