Q
Easy 1 Mark
English Reading Comprehension
Passage: "Heavy monsoon rains caused the river to overflow its banks, flooding nearby villages and destroying hundreds of acres of farmland just weeks before the harvest." Question: According to the passage, what was the direct cause of the flooding?
Explanation
The passage directly states 'heavy monsoon rains caused the river to overflow its banks,' identifying the cause explicitly.
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series , Page 1
Hint
Find the signal phrase that directly states what caused the river to overflow.