Information and IdeasEasy–MediumStated reason for a practice
Information and Ideas practice question
The island's fishermen paint an eye on the bow of each boat, not for luck, they say, but because a boat with an eye can be found at once among fifty others in a crowded harbour at dusk.
According to the text, why do the fishermen paint an eye on each boat?
- A. So that the boat can be picked out quickly in a crowded harbour.Correct
- B. For good luck.
- C. Because the law requires it.
- D. To frighten away seabirds.
Answer: A. So that the boat can be picked out quickly in a crowded harbour.
The text states the practical reason.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. For good luck.
- 'Not for luck.'
- C. Because the law requires it.
- No law is mentioned.
- D. To frighten away seabirds.
- Not mentioned.
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