Question

David is completing a word list with words from this paragraph.

We enjoyed all types of travel during our family vacation to Italy. First we took a train to get into the city. Later we rented bikes to explore the mountain trails. Finally, we enjoyed floating along the water in a real Italian gondola!

A 4-column table with 3 rows. Column 1 is labeled Word with entries train, bike, gondola. Column 2 is labeled Part of speech with entries noun, noun, noun. Column 2 is labeled Example sentence with entries "First we took a train to get into the city," "Later we rented bikes to explore the mountain trails," "Finally, we enjoyed floating along the water in a real Italian gondola!" Column 4 is labeled Meaning with entries a rolling group of cars, a two-wheeled vehicle, blank.

What is the meaning of the word gondola?

A. a three-wheeled vehicle
B. a long, narrow boat
C. an extra-long bus
D. an underground train

Answer 1

B-a long narrow boat

Of all the differing watercrafts in Venice, the gondola is the most well-known. It is an ancient row boat, evolving over the last 1,000 years to become the sleek, graceful shape you see today. Its unique, asymmetrical design allows just one oarsman to navigate the narrow Venetian waterways using a single oar.