Question

adapted from african camp fires
by stewart edward white
1 we arrived in camp about noon, almost exhausted with the
fierce heat and a six hours trek, to find our german friend
awaiting us. by an irony of fate the drums of water he had
brought back with him were now unnecessary; we had our
oryx. however, we wearily gave him lunch and listened to
his prattle, and finally sped him on his way, hoping never to
see him again.
2 about three oclock our men came in dramatically impacted
by the devastating heat of the days sun. we doled out
water rations and told them to rest in preparation for the
morrow.
3 late that night, we were awakened by a creaking and
snorting and the flash of torches passing. we looked out, to
see a donkey transport toiling slowly along, travelling thus at
night to avoid the terrific day heats. the two - wheeled carts
with their rugged drivers looked very picturesque in the
flickering lights. we envied them vaguely, their defined route
that permitted night travel, and sank back to sleep.
1
select the correct answer.
which phrase in the text indicates time?
a. manifestly impossible
b. torches passing
c. we arrived
d. late that night

Explanation:

• Option A: "manifestly impossible" describes a state, not time.
• Option B: "torches passing" describes an action, not time.
• Option C: "We arrived" is an action, not a time - indicating phrase.
• Option D: "Late that night" clearly indicates a specific time period (a late time during the night).

Answer:

D. Late that night