Practice Reading 1A
2. The word "conception" is closest in meaning to
A) origin
3. The word "insurmountable" is closest in meaning to
A) impossible
8. The word "protruding" is closest in meaning to
B) extending
5. The word "They" in the passage refers to
C) surveyors
9. The word "These" in the passage refers to
D) cantilevers
1. In paragraph 1, why does the author mention vertical suspension ropes?
C) To explain how a suspension bridge distributes the total weight that it supports
6. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is true of the Golden Gate Bridge?
B) It was once weighed down by so many people the roadway became flat.
7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 4 about Golden Gate Bridge construction?
D) Some engineering problems caused safety issues.
10. According to paragraph 5, which is the following is true about the Golden Gate Bridge?
B) Its original design was rejected by a public that considered it ugly.
4. Which of the sentences best states the vital information in the highlighted sentence? The correct answer choice should not change the meaning or leave out important information.
C) There were concerns about safety during the bridge's construction and the overall strength of the bridge because of poor conditions.
11. What can we infer from paragraph 5 about earthquakes?
A) They are less likely to destroy bridges that allow some movement.
12. Where is the best place for the following sentence to be added in the passage?
Thus, rather than trying to fight nature, they built the bridge to sway with it.
A
13. Match the appropriate answer choice to the engineering consideration they are associated with.
Natural conditions
14. Match the appropriate answer choice to the engineering consideration they are associated with.
Materials
15. Match the appropriate answer choice to the engineering consideration they are associated with.
Load distribution