Information and IdeasEasy–MediumStated detail about a procedure
Information and Ideas practice question
Before each performance the bell-ringers climb the tower and check every rope for fraying, because a rope that snaps mid-peal can send a bell swinging uncontrolled and crack its frame.
According to the text, why do the ringers check the ropes before each performance?
- A. Because a snapped rope can let a bell swing uncontrolled and damage its frame.Correct
- B. Because the ropes are new.
- C. Because the tower is unsafe.
- D. Because the audience expects it.
Answer: A. Because a snapped rope can let a bell swing uncontrolled and damage its frame.
The text gives the reason directly.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Because the ropes are new.
- Rope age is not mentioned.
- C. Because the tower is unsafe.
- The tower's safety is not in question.
- D. Because the audience expects it.
- The audience is not mentioned.
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