Information and IdeasEasy–MediumStated detail about a rule's reason
Information and Ideas practice question
Boats leaving the harbour must keep to the marked channel, not because the water outside it is shallow but because the channel is the only stretch swept for the old wartime mines that still lie in the bay.
According to the text, why must boats keep to the marked channel?
- A. Because only the channel has been cleared of wartime mines.Correct
- B. Because the water outside it is too shallow.
- C. Because the harbourmaster prefers it.
- D. Because the channel is the shortest route.
Answer: A. Because only the channel has been cleared of wartime mines.
The reason is stated: only the channel has been swept.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Because the water outside it is too shallow.
- 'Not because the water outside it is shallow.'
- C. Because the harbourmaster prefers it.
- Not mentioned.
- D. Because the channel is the shortest route.
- Not mentioned.
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