Which of the following best describes what the boy does when he first sees the bottle on the shore?
Answer
He examines it closely
The correct answer is He examines it closely — Select the option that matches the action he performs.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the opening sentences that describe the boy's discovery of the bottle.
- Note the verb used when he reacts to the bottle (e.g., "examines", "throws").
- Match this verb with the options.
- Select the option that matches the action he performs.
Common mistake: Assuming he throws the bottle away
Concept tested: Reading comprehension: identifying actions
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