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Read the given extract.
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What was the cause of the boat’s sinking, according to the extract?
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(a) A storm
(b) A leak
(c) A fire
(d) A collision
Answer as written by the student:
The cause of the boat’s sinking, according to the extract, was (b) A leak.
Step-by-step explanation of the answer:
Evaluate the four options given and see which one matches the cause of the boat’s sinking.
- Option (a) A storm is incorrect because it is not the direct cause of the boat’s sinking, but only a contributing factor.
- Option (b) A leak is correct because it is the direct cause of the boat’s sinking.
- Option (c) A fire is incorrect because it is not mentioned or implied in the extract.
- Option (d) A collision is incorrect because it is not mentioned or implied in the extract.
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