How To Tie Knots

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9. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is (a) to explore the history of the more commonly used, useful, and ornamental knots (b) to encourage the reader to learn to tie knots (c) to convince the reader that knots were essential to Columbus’ success (d) to teach the reader the associations between certain knots and particular professions (e) to explain how sorcerers, witches, and wizards used knots 10. The author would be most likely to agree with which statement(s)? I Most people are not as well informed about knots are they ought to be. II Only when tying a bundle is it acceptable to make a knot that cannot be readily undone. III Excellent knots were the key to many advances in human history. (a) I only (b) II only Y9 English Naplan – Exam 2 …show more content…

In the sentence concerning Ulysses, the term “raiment” most likely means (a) small pieces of boating equipment (b) gear for wet or stormy weather (c) fine clothing (d) sculpture by the goddess Circe (e) golden treasures collected on the voyage 12. The author offers the following reasons for learning to tie knots, EXCEPT: I to be able to easily untie a properly secured bundle and to escape a hotel fire II to have a safer and easier life and to be able to do without a compass if necessary III to be able to enjoy the pleasure of learning an interesting art and to avoid mistakes such as tying a “slippery” knot (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I and II only (e) II and III only 13. According to the passage, splices are used (a) as temporary fastenings (b) because they are easier to tie than hitches (c) to join ropes so that they have an even surface (d) so that they can be quickly tied and untied (e) despite the fact that they confuse the uninitiated 14. The term “tyro” as it is used in the passage

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