I.

Decide if the following statements are TRUE(T) or FALSE(F).Circle the correct

answer.

1. Manila rope is strong and flexible, but rather expensive.

T/F

2. Sisal rope is less flexible and less strong than manila rope.

T/F

3. Hemp rope is used for s and lashings.

T/F

4. Coir ropes do not shrink or swell after contact with water.

T/F

5. Cotton rope is used on yachts and pleasure boats.

T/F

6. Nylon rope is the most elastic of all synthetic fibre ropes.

T/F

7. Terylene rope has the lowest melting point.

T/F

8. Polypropylene rope is used for log lines and halyards.

T/F

9. Wire rope is made of steel.

T/F

10. Wire ropes rot easily when they are wet.

T/F

II. Complete the following sentences with appropriate terms:

1rope is made from the fibres of a plant which grows in the Philippines.
2. Manila rope is used for a number of jobs connected with cargo-handling and
3. Because manila rope is expensive, .rope is used in its place.
4. ................comes from a plant which grows in Russia, Europe and North America as well as China
and India.
5. Sisal ropes are used for mooring and.
6. Coir ropes are very and elastic.
7. Coir ropes are used for mooring and ..
8. Terylene rope has the highest..point
9. Polypropylene rope is used for log lines and..
10. Wire ropes are usually galvanised to prevent them from