MCA Reading Grade 7 Practice Questions - Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA-IV) Reading - Grade 7 Exam

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Read the passage excerpt from 'The Iron Docks of Duluth': "As the sun rose higher, Mr. Higgins, the chief dockmaster, handed Thomas a brass-bound clipboard. 'Each pocket on that ship holds sixty tons,' Higgins growled, not unkindly. 'If your tallies are off by even one chute load, the vessel will list to port or starboard when she hits open water. Precision isn't just about accounting, son—it's about keeping that crew afloat.' Thomas nodded slowly, his fingers tightening around his pencil." In this excerpt, what does the word **list** mean?

To write down items in order on paper To tilt or lean to one side To sail quickly across smooth water To make a loud ringing sound

Correct Answer:

To tilt or lean to one side

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