Question

the golden gate bridge is located in san francisco, california. the bridge connects the city of san francisco to marin county, california. the name is from the strait it crosses, the golden gate strait. this narrow waterway connects the san francisco bay to the pacific ocean. the golden gate bridge is considered one of the most recognizable landmarks in the united states. it has come to be a symbol of san francisco. building the bridge was very dangerous for the workers. despite nets that were intended to increase safety, eleven men died during construction. it was regarded as one of the wonders of the modern world when it was built in 1937. at the time, it was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world.

1. why did the author mention the men who died during construction in the selection?

a. to develop the idea that construction on the bridge was dangerous.
b. to develop the idea that the safety net was unnecessary.
c. to develop the idea that the bridge was an impressive landmark.
d. to address the idea that many people were against building the bridge.

1. what is the meaning of regarded as it is used in the passage?

a. stared
b. hidden
c. involved
d. considered

Explanation:

Question 1

The passage states "Building the bridge was very dangerous for the workers. Despite nets... eleven men died during construction." The mention of deaths supports the idea that bridge construction was dangerous. Option a matches this. Option b is wrong as nets were for safety, not unnecessary. Option c is about the bridge being a landmark, not related to deaths. Option d has no info about people against building.

In the sentence "It was regarded as one of the wonders...", "regarded" here means to consider or view something as. "Stared" (a) is about looking, "hidden" (b) is about concealing, "involved" (c) is about participation, none fit. "Considered" (d) matches the meaning of viewing the bridge as a wonder.

Answer:

a. To develop the idea that construction on the bridge was dangerous.

Question 2