Quiz 1 Second Term Reading Skills/Reading Comprehension

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    Mary Celeste is called a ghost ship because she had many unlucky events and one complete mystery.

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QUIZ 1 Second term reading skills focuses on assessing comprehension of historical events like the Titanic and the Mary Celeste. It evaluates understanding through questions on specific paragraphs, meanings of sentences, and sequence of events.

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  • 2. 
      In paragraph 1, why does it say, "Not many seamen wanted to sail on her"? - ProProfs

      In paragraph 1, why does it say, "Not many seamen wanted to sail on her"?

    • Because they were not paid enough money

    • Because Mary Celeste was unlucky

    • Because they did not like the captain

    • Because they had to work too hard

    Correct Answer
    A. Because Mary Celeste was unlucky
    Explanation
    The passage states that "Not many seamen wanted to sail on her" because Mary Celeste was unlucky. This suggests that the ship had a reputation for encountering misfortune or experiencing bad luck, which made seamen hesitant to work on it. The exact reasons for this unlucky reputation are not provided in the passage, but it implies that the ship had a history of unfortunate events that discouraged seamen from wanting to sail on it.

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  • 3. 
    Which paragraph is mainly about why Ballard wanted to find the Titanic? - ProProfs

    Which paragraph is mainly about why Ballard wanted to find the Titanic?

    • Paragraph 1

    • Paragraph 2

    • Paragraph 3

    • Paragraph 5

    Correct Answer
    A. Paragraph 1
    Explanation
    Paragraph 1 is mainly about why Ballard wanted to find the Titanic. The paragraph mentions that Ballard was inspired by the story of the Titanic sinking when he was a child, and how he became determined to find the wreckage. It also discusses how Ballard believed that finding the Titanic would be a way to honor the memory of those who died in the tragedy, and to bring closure to their families. Therefore, paragraph 1 provides the main explanation for why Ballard wanted to find the Titanic.

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  • 4. 
    DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each question.   What is the purpose of this passage? - ProProfs

    DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each question.   What is the purpose of this passage?

    • To tell a story

    • To solve a mystery

    • To compare two ships

    • To describe life at sea

    Correct Answer
    A. To tell a story
    Explanation
    The purpose of this passage is to tell a story. The passage is likely to contain narrative elements such as characters, plot, and setting, which are all indicative of a storytelling purpose. It may provide details and events that engage the reader and create a narrative structure. The other options, such as solving a mystery, comparing two ships, or describing life at sea, do not align with the idea of storytelling as the primary purpose.

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  • 5. 
    What does the last sentence of the passage, "As long as she needs protection, the Titanic will always be part of my life," mean? - ProProfs

    What does the last sentence of the passage, "As long as she needs protection, the Titanic will always be part of my life," mean?

    • The Titanic is the most important thing in Ballard's life.

    • Ballard will always try to take care of the Titanic.

    • Ballard will take the Titanic to a museum.

    • Ballard will visit the Titanic every day.

    Correct Answer
    A. Ballard will always try to take care of the Titanic.
    Explanation
    The last sentence of the passage implies that Ballard feels a personal responsibility to protect the Titanic as long as it is needed. It suggests that he will continue to make efforts to preserve and safeguard the Titanic's legacy.

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    DIRECTIONS: Decide if the underlined words are compound subjects or compound objects. Choose ‘S' for subject or ‘O' for object. Captain Briggs' wife and daughter were on board Mary Celeste.

    • S

    • O

    Correct Answer
    A. S
    Explanation
    The underlined words "Captain Briggs' wife and daughter" are a compound subject because they are the ones who were on board the Mary Celeste.

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  • 7. 

    Dei Gratia and Mary Celeste were sailing in the Atlantic Ocean.

    • S

    • O

    Correct Answer
    A. S
    Explanation
    The letters "S" and "O" are mentioned in the question, but there is no clear context or information provided about them. Therefore, without further details, it is not possible to provide a meaningful explanation for the correct answer.

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  • 8. 
    DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each question. What is true about the Titanic? - ProProfs

    DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each question. What is true about the Titanic?

    •   Deep-sea robots protect it.

    • It broke in three main parts.

    • Other explorers took away all its items.

    • There are photos of its outside and inside.

    Correct Answer
    A. There are photos of its outside and inside.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "There are photos of its outside and inside." This answer is supported by the information provided in the question. The question states that "There are photos of its outside and inside," indicating that there are visual records available of the Titanic's exterior and interior.

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  • 9. 
    Which of these events happened last? - ProProfs

    Which of these events happened last?

    • The crew was missing.

    • There was a fire onboard.

    • Three captains died aboard Mary Celeste.

    • The ship was sold to an American company.

    Correct Answer
    A. The crew was missing.
    Explanation
    The crew being missing indicates that they were not present on the ship at a certain point in time. This event would have occurred before any other event mentioned in the options, as the crew's absence would have preceded the occurrence of a fire onboard, the death of three captains, and the ship being sold to an American company.

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  • 10. 

    Mary Celeste's crew was made up of Americans and Europeans

    • S

    • O

    Correct Answer
    A. O
    Explanation
    The given answer "O" stands for "Option". The explanation for this answer could be that the crew of the Mary Celeste consisted of both Americans and Europeans. This suggests that the crew members came from different nationalities and backgrounds, possibly contributing to the diversity and cultural mix on the ship.

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  • 11. 
    Paragraph 4 - ProProfs

    Paragraph 4

    • There are a lot of historical and other valuable objects below the sea.

    • There are different things that today's treasure hunter needs to do.

    Correct Answer
    A. There are different things that today's treasure hunter needs to do.
    Explanation
    The answer is a restatement of the information given in the paragraph. The paragraph states that there are historical and valuable objects below the sea, and it also mentions that there are different things that today's treasure hunter needs to do. Therefore, the answer is a direct reflection of the information provided in the paragraph.

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  • 12. 
    Paragraph 2 - ProProfs

    Paragraph 2

    • Treasure hunting is a good business.

    • Different kinds of people look for sunken treasure.

    Correct Answer
    A. Treasure hunting is a good business.
    Explanation
    The passage states that treasure hunting is a good business, implying that it is profitable and worth pursuing. Additionally, it mentions that different kinds of people engage in treasure hunting, suggesting that it is a diverse and popular activity. Therefore, the answer is supported by the information provided in the paragraph.

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  • 13. 
    What does cargo mean in paragraph 2? - ProProfs

    What does cargo mean in paragraph 2?

    • Items taken from one place to another

    • Something to drink on a journey

    • A ship that costs a lot of money

    • An Italian drink

    Correct Answer
    A. Items taken from one place to another
    Explanation
    In paragraph 2, the term "cargo" refers to items that are transported or taken from one place to another. This could include goods, products, or any other items that are being moved from one location to another for various purposes such as trade or delivery.

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  • 14. 
    Paragraph 1 - ProProfs

    Paragraph 1

    • There are many stories about treasure hunters.

    • Today's treasure hunters are different.

    Correct Answer
    A. Today's treasure hunters are different.
    Explanation
    The given answer, "Today's treasure hunters are different," is correct because the previous paragraph establishes that there are many stories about treasure hunters, implying that there have been treasure hunters in the past. The phrase "Today's treasure hunters" suggests that there is a distinction between the treasure hunters of the past and the ones currently active. Therefore, the answer implies that there has been a change or evolution in the characteristics or methods of treasure hunters over time.

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