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Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for ACT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for ACT Exam by signing up for free.

Here you can find the meaning of Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageThe Joy of SailingPictures and postcards of the Caribbean do not lie; the (1) shining water with every shade of aquamarine, from pale pastel green to deep emerald and navy. The ocean hypnotizes with (2) its glassy vastness. A spell is set upon the soul and a euphoric swell rises (3) to the corners of the mouth pushing up. One sailing trip in particular brings back fond memories.On this beautiful day, my good friends and I joined a more experienced crew and sailed blissfully from one cay to another. (4) We were incredibly happy to be sailing through the cays. As boating novices, my friends and I were in charge of spotting the light areas of the seafloorthat signaled dangerous reefs. Ocean reefs have the potential to rupture the hull of any sailboat that passes over them, so while the electronic depth sounder is an indispensable tool, it is always helpful to find a reef ahead of time so that it can be more easily avoided. (5) All at once, a smooth sail can turn into complete pandemoniumas the captain at the wheel begins (6) yell directions to the first mate, who quickly begins struggling with the sails andrigging. Generally, the wind continues (7) offers of resistance.This makes the first mate’s struggle more demanding and outright frightening to the less experienced boaters on board. This mad yelling and steering, along with the raucous (8) flapping of the sails go on for several minutes before all is right again and the boat settles into its new course. (9) With congratulatory smiles, once this has occurred, the captain and first mate acknowledge each other. We novices, however, are still recovering from our terror and wondering (10) to ourselves. “Was all that supposed to happen? And they think this is fun?”(11) The marina we were heading back toward, the unpredictable wind not only slowed but stopped, and soon the boat did too. After several minutes, the ship’s patient crew grudgingly (12) turned on the trolling motor.Unfortunately, the motor wouldn’t start and so we lay adrift at sea, no land in sight, just waiting. It was late afternoon when I began to recognize the panic that was rising in my throat. (13) Eventually, the ship’s captain got the engine running and we slowly trolled back to our cozy slip. The sails were up and the little motor hummed along. From the shore, we may have (14) looks like we were actually sailing. (15)Q. (5)Given that all are true, which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively introduce the new topic of this paragraph?a)One aspect of boating that is reserved for the experts is tacking, the nautical term for changing direction.b)The more experienced crew played a larger role in maneuvering the boat.c)The captain and his first mate served as role models for those of us who were inexperienced boaters.d)Sailing through the Caribbean is always a nice break from the realities of everyday life.Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice ACT tests.