Standard English Primary 4 Comprehension

Read the passage and answer the question.\n\nThe Great Wall of China stretches over 21,000 kilometres across northern China. It was built over many centuries, with most of the well-preserved sections constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). The wall was built to protect China from invasions by northern tribes. Today, it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.\n\nIs the following statement TRUE or FALSE?\n"The Great Wall of China was built entirely during the Ming Dynasty."

A True — the Ming Dynasty built all of it.
B True — the wall is 21,000 kilometres of Ming Dynasty construction.
C False — the wall was built over many centuries, not only during the Ming Dynasty.
D False — the wall was built by UNESCO to protect heritage sites.
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Step 1: The statement claims the wall was built ENTIRELY during the Ming Dynasty. Step 2: Find the relevant sentence: "built over many centuries, with most of the well-preserved sections constructed during the Ming Dynasty." Step 3: "Most of the well-preserved sections" ≠ "entirely". The wall was built over many centuries. The statement is FALSE. Answer: False — the wall was built over many centuries, not only during the Ming Dynasty.

Correct answer: False — the wall was built over many centuries, not only during the Ming Dynasty.

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