Information and IdeasHardMain idea about an object's second life
Information and Ideas practice question
The cannon that guarded the harbour for a century now stands in the playground, where children climb it every day. Its barrel is polished bright by hands, its carriage has been painted by three generations of volunteers, and it has, the harbourmaster likes to say, done more good in its retirement than it ever did in service.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
- A. A retired cannon has become a much-used and much-loved playground fixture.Correct
- B. The cannon is still used to defend the harbour.
- C. The cannon has been sold for scrap.
- D. Children are not allowed near the cannon.
Answer: A. A retired cannon has become a much-used and much-loved playground fixture.
From guarding the harbour to being climbed daily, polished, and painted by volunteers.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The cannon is still used to defend the harbour.
- It is retired and in a playground.
- C. The cannon has been sold for scrap.
- It stands in the playground.
- D. Children are not allowed near the cannon.
- Children climb it every day.
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