Read the paragraph. when the titanic struck the iceberg, some of the watertight compartments ripped open and filled with water. although the compartments had been designed to prevent the ship from flooding, they unexpectedly did not seal off incoming water. the compartments were not capped at the top, and water continued to enter them as the ship angled down into the water. other researchers suggest that the rivets (metal fasteners) and the seams of the watertight compartments did not hold together as well as expected. what does this paragraph imply? the titanic’s watertight compartments did not function properly. the titanic’s construction prevented water from flooding the ship. the titanic’s watertight compartments were sealed at the top. the titanic was the world’s largest steamship of its time.

What was the main idea or message taught by the ballad, "king john and the abbot of canterbury"?

Which group or words is not a phrase? a.) leaving behind the dog b.) because she smiled at me c.) smashing into a fence d.) before the first test e.) pushing the sofa

Kthe pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings; the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom of northern countries when winter comes. reread the two sentences in paragraph 7. what is the best way to improve these sentences. if there are no problems, choose correct as is.' a) correct as is. b) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings; the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom that the winter brings. c) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence meant the happiness that the sunlight brings, and the sorrow of all living things at his death meant the gloom of a northern winter. d) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings. the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom of northern countries when winter comes.