Ships & sailing
6 free practice questions with explanations
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Ships & sailing: example questions & answers
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What is the name for a very big ocean ship that carries lots of people on holiday?
- AA rowing boat
- BA cruise ship✓
- CA canoe
- DA raft
Answer: A cruise ship is a huge ship that carries many people across the ocean.
What does a sailing boat use to catch the wind and move along?
- AA ladder
- BA flag only
- CA sail✓
- DA wheel
Answer: The wind pushes against the sail to move a sailing boat across the water.
What is dropped into the sea to keep a boat from floating away?
- AAn anchor✓
- BA balloon
- CA kite
- DA pillow
Answer: A heavy anchor sinks to the seabed and holds the boat in one place.
What should you always wear on a boat to stay safe in the water?
- AA wool hat
- BWellington boots
- CA raincoat
- DA life jacket✓
Answer: A life jacket helps you float and keeps you safe if you fall in the water.
Why do big ships made of metal float instead of sinking?
- AMagnets hold them up
- BTheir shape pushes the water away to hold them up✓
- CThey are very light like paper
- DThey are filled with air balloons
Answer: A ship's wide, hollow shape lets it float even though it is made of heavy metal.
What tall building by the coast shines a light to warn ships of rocks at night?
- AA church
- BA windmill
- CA castle
- DA lighthouse✓
Answer: A lighthouse shines a bright light to help ships stay safely away from rocks.