Question

The next tremor to be felt by Floridians also centered outside the state. It was the famous Charleston, South Carolina, shock in August 1886. The shock was felt throughout northern Florida, ringing church bells at St. Augustine and severely jolting other towns along that section of Florida's east coast. Jacksonville residents felt many of the strong aftershocks that occurred in September, October, and November 1886. Which of the following would be the best subheading for this paragraph?

a. Aftershocks of the famous quake
b. Carolina quake hit North Florida
c. Church Bells Ringing in St. Augustine
d. Earthquake damage in North Florida

Answer 1

The best subheading for the paragraph would be 'Carolina quake hit North Florida'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best subheading for this paragraph would be b. Carolina quake hit North Florida. This subheading accurately reflects the main idea of the paragraph, which discusses the impact of the famous Charleston, South Carolina, shock on northern Florida. The passage describes how the shock was felt in various towns along the east coast of Florida, including St. Augustine and Jacksonville, and mentions the strong aftershocks that were felt in the following months.