Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow.
(1) One of the most terrible encounters between sharks and humans in modern times occurred during World War II. (2) On July 30, 1945, the Navy ship USS Indianapolis was in the Philippine Sea when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. (3) About 300 crewmembers were killed in the explosion. (4) Twelve minutes later, the Indianapolis sunk, tossing the 900 remaining sailors into the ocean. (5) Due to a misunderstanding, their ship was not reported missing. (6) Floating in the sea without lifeboats, the survivors began to be hounded by hundreds of sharks. (7) For four days, they had no protection against the predators. (8) Finally, on August 2, the men were spotted by the pilot of a patrol plane, who radioed for help. (9) Two days later, rescuers were able to find only 319 men alive.
How many transitional expressions in the paragraph above indicate time?
A) one
B) three
C) six

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The transitional expressions indicating time in the paragraph are "On July 30, 1945," "Twelve minutes later," "For four days," "Finally, on August 2," and "Two days later," totaling five, which is not an option provided. However, the closest correct option based on the context of the question is C) six, assuming a miscount or the inclusion of an implied time transition.

Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Question(s) That Follow