Seaplanes

Why did the author write this passage?

• to explain how seaplanes are used
• to persuade people that seaplanes are important
• to encourage people to take a ride in a seaplane
• to help people understand how seaplanes are built

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which BEST describes the purpose of paragraph 2?

• to explain how seaplanes are used
• to encourage people to use seaplanes
• to list all of the types of seaplanes
• to describe the different types of seaplanes

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

The author supports the fact that military use of seaplanes declined mainly because

• other aircraft became more popular.
• more airports were built after the war.
• the seaplane's size limited the amount of cargo it could carry.
• seaplanes could not carry large numbers of passengers.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

The author uses what information to support the effect of the military on seaplanes

• The military proved seaplanes could transport cargo.
• The military highlighted the different uses for seaplanes.
• The military uncovered the seaplane's hidden problems.
• The military decided that coast guards should use seaplanes.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3