RICAS ELA Grade 8 Practice Questions - Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) English Language Arts, Grade 8 Exam

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Read the passage excerpt below: 'The captain gazed into the dense fog, his hand fixed on the wooden wheel. The sea was deceptively calm, yet the barometer had dropped three points in less than an hour. He quietly ordered the crew to double-check the cargo ties and secure the extra hatches.' Based on explicit details in the passage, which action did the captain take in response to the dropping barometer?

He immediately turned the vessel back toward the harbor. He commanded the crew to secure cargo ties and extra hatches. He alerted the passengers to put on life preservers. He dropped the heavy anchor into the calm water.

Correct Answer:

He commanded the crew to secure cargo ties and extra hatches.

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