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Read the following text:

The sailboat needed to turn to the right to avoid hitting a log. Jeff turned the steering wheel frantically. Finally, the rudder turned, and the sailboat avoided the log, and Jeff breathed a sigh of relief.


What is the meaning of the word rudder as it is used in the sentence? (2 points)


A digital tool that is used to measure the depth of water


A large piece of a tree underwater that is a danger to boats


A part of the sailboat that changes direction of the boat


A type of life jacket that must be worn in an emergency

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Answer:

A part of the sailboat that changes the direction of the boat.

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User Jan Doggen
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Answer:

A part of the sailboat that changes the direction of the boat.

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