Question

the end of a rope that is not being knotted is called the ______.
a. standing end
b. capsize
c. standing part
d. working end

Explanation:

• Option B (capsize) refers to a knot failing by turning inside out, not a rope end.
• Option C (standing part) is the main length of the rope, not an end.
• Option D (working end) is the end used to tie the knot.
• Option A (standing end) is the unused, unknotted end of the rope.

Answer:

A. standing end