Each Question Below Is a Plan for a Process Paragraph

question 26

Multiple Choice

Each question below is a plan for a process paragraph. The steps for the plans are not in the correct chronological order. Select the letter of the answer that numbers the steps in the proper time sequence. To properly use a fire extinguisher, use the PASS (pull-aim-squeeze-sweep) procedure.
____ Next, squeeze the handle to release the substance inside the fire extinguisher.
____ First of all, hold the fire extinguisher upright, remove the plastic tie from the handle, and pull out the pin.
____ Finally, sweep the extinguisher from side to side until the fire goes out.
____ Then, continuing to keep the extinguisher upright, aim the nozzle at the base of the blaze.

• A) 2, 4, 1, 3
• B) 3, 1, 4, 2
• C) 4, 2, 3, 1

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Definitions:

Exxon

An American multinational oil and gas corporation, one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers.

Mobil

An American oil company now merged with Exxon to form ExxonMobil, one of the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies.

Chevron

An American multinational energy corporation, one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, involved in every aspect of the oil and gas industry.

John D. Rockefeller

An American industrialist and philanthropist who was a co-founder of the Standard Oil Company and became one of the world's wealthiest individuals.