Learn to Swim: Fun and Safe Swimming for Beginners

Question 1

When you go swimming, which of these is NOT a good safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Dive into the water headfirst.

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Always swim with a friend.

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Don't swim right after you eat.

Question 2

Which of these things should you always do before going into the water?

Accepted Answer

Check how deep the water is

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Jump in

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Put on your goggles

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Swim to the other side

Question 3

What's the best way to stay afloat on your back in the water?

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Relax your whole body

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Hold your breath

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Kick your feet hard

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Splash your arms around

Question 4

Which part of the swimming pool is usually the shallowest?

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The shallow end

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The area in the middle

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The deep end

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The part where you dive in

Question 5

What's the safest way to enter the water?

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Walk in slowly

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Dive in headfirst

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Jump in with your feet first

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Slide in on your tummy

Question 6

What's the name of the power that makes things float up in water?

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Buoyancy

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Gravity

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Drag

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Friction

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a rule for staying safe when swimming?

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Hold your breath underwater

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Always swim with a friend

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Swim in areas that are meant for swimming

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Listen to what the lifeguard says

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe in the water?

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swimming alone

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swimming with a friend

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telling someone where you are going swimming

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wearing a life jacket if you can't swim well

Question 9

When entering a swimming pool, it's best to...

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walk down the steps

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jump in headfirst

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dive in feet first

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slide down the slide

Question 10

What do you wear to swim safely?

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Swimming trunks or a swimsuit

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A hat

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Shoes

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A warm coat

Question 11

What should you do if you feel cold while swimming?

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Get out of the water

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Swim faster

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Put on a wetsuit

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Stay in the water until you warm up

Question 12

What does it mean to 'float' in water?

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To stay on the surface without sinking

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To sink to the bottom

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To swim quickly

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To jump into the water

Question 13

What is a safety rule when swimming?

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Always tell an adult where you are going

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Swim alone

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Dive into shallow water

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Jump in without checking the depth

Question 14

What should you do if you see someone struggling in the water?

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Call for help

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Swim out to help them

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Ignore them

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Throw something at them

Question 15

Which part of your body do you use to kick?

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Legs

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Arms

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Head

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Back

Question 16

What does it mean to 'tread water'?

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To stay afloat without swimming

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To walk on water

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To dive underwater

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To jump up and down in the water

Question 17

If you see someone struggling in the water, what should you do?

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Tell a lifeguard or adult nearby.

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Jump in and try to rescue them.

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Do nothing and continue playing.

Question 18

Which of these is a swimming stroke that beginners can learn?

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Breaststroke

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Front crawl

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Butterfly

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Freestyle

Question 19

What does it mean to 'stay within your depth' when swimming?

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Swim where you can touch the bottom.

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Swim where there is a lifeguard.

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Swim where you can see your friends.

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Swim as far as you can.

Question 20

What's the main reason for wearing a life jacket when swimming?

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To help you float.

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To keep you warm.

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To look cool.

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To protect you from jellyfish.

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a part of the 'Reach, Throw, Row' water rescue method?

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Calling for help.

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Reaching for the person in the water.

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Throwing a lifebuoy or something that floats.

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Using a boat or other watercraft to save the person.

Question 22

To learn to swim on your back, first you should:

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Float on your back with your arms out.

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Kick your legs up and down.

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Paddle your arms backward.

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Breathe out through your nose.

Question 23

Which helps you float in the water?

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Buoyancy

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Heavy objects

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Strong currents

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Air bubbles

Question 24

If you get tired while swimming, you should:

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Rest on your back by floating.

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Swim faster to get out of the water.

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Ignore it and keep swimming.

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Call for help immediately.

Question 25

Why is it important to learn to swim?

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Because you might need to save yourself or someone else.

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Because it's fun.

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Because you can win medals in swimming races.

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Because your teacher said so.

Question 26

When swimming, it's important to always

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Stay close to an adult or lifeguard.

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Jump into deep water without checking the depth.

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Swim alone.

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Hold your breath underwater for as long as you can.

Question 27

What's the main purpose of using a swimming float?

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To stay afloat and practice swimming.

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To make bathtime more fun.

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To clean the pool.

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To learn how to dive.

Question 28

If you get tired while swimming, what's the best thing to do?

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Call for help and rest on the pool steps.

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Keep swimming until you reach the edge of the pool.

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Try to swim back to the shallow end.

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Ignore the feeling of being tired and continue swimming.

Question 29

What's an effective way to improve your swimming skills?

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Taking swimming lessons

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Watching videos of expert swimmers

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Reading books about different swimming techniques

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Playing in the water by yourself

Question 30

In a swimming pool, which part is usually the deepest?

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Deep end

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Shallow end

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Diving board

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Pool ladder

Question 31

What should you do if you see someone struggling in the water?

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Shout for an adult or lifeguard and throw them a float.

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Swim over and help them if you know how.

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Ignore them and continue swimming.

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Wave to them and ask if they need help.

Question 32

When swimming, it's important to always keep someone with you. What should you do?

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Swim with a friend or adult.

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Swim alone.

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Swim in a pool with a lifeguard.

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Swim in a crowded area.

Question 33

Which swimming stroke is the easiest to learn?

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Breaststroke

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Butterfly stroke

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Scuba diving

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Backstroke

Question 34

What should you do if you feel tired while swimming?

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Stop swimming and rest on the side of the pool.

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Keep swimming until you reach the edge of the pool.

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Call for help from a lifeguard.

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Swim faster to get to the edge of the pool quicker.

Question 35

Who helps keep swimmers safe at the pool?

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Lifeguard

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Teacher

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Doctor

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Coach

Question 36

Where is a safe place to swim?

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In a marked swimming area.

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In a river with strong currents.

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In a deep lake.

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In the sea during a storm.

Question 37

What's the best way to enter the water when swimming?

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Slide in gently.

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Jump in with your feet first.

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Dive headfirst.

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a benefit of swimming?

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Makes you taller

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Improves physical health

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Develops social skills

Question 39

What should you do if you start to feel tired while swimming?

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Stop swimming and rest.

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Swim faster to get back to the edge.

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Ignore it and keep swimming.

Question 40

To float on your back, you need to:

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Relax your body and spread out your arms and legs.

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Kick your legs and wave your arms.

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Hold your breath and sink to the bottom.

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Paddle your feet and pull yourself forward.

Question 41

The first step in learning to swim is to:

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Get used to the water and practice floating.

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Jump into the deep end.

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Try to swim without any help.

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Hold your breath and dive to the bottom.

Question 42

When you swim, you should breathe:

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By taking short, quick breaths through your mouth when your head is out of the water.

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Through your nose and mouth above the water.

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Only when your head is completely submerged.

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By taking deep breaths before diving in and holding them until you come up.

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a basic swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

Doggy paddle.

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Front crawl.

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Breaststroke.

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Backstroke.

Question 44

If you find yourself in deep water and can't swim, you should:

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Remain calm, float on your back, and call for help.

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Panic and flail your arms and legs.

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Try to swim to the edge even if you're not sure if you can make it.

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Hold your breath and dive to the bottom.

Question 45

A kickboard is different from a float because it is used to:

Accepted Answer

Hold onto while practicing kicking.

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Stay afloat.

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Practice swimming strokes.

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Play games in the water.

Question 46

You can practice swimming without going into a pool by:

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Kicking your legs in the bathtub.

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Playing in a waterpark.

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Jumping on a trampoline.

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Running around in the sprinklers.

Question 47

How do you float on your back?

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Lie flat with your arms and legs spread out.

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Hold your breath and close your eyes.

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Kick your legs and wave your arms.

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Keep your head up and your body straight.

Question 48

What is the most important thing to remember when swimming in deep water?

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To be aware of what's around you.

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To swim as fast as you can.

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To stay close to the edge of the pool.

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To use proper breathing.

Question 49

What is the safest way to enter the water when swimming?

Accepted Answer

Slide in slowly and gently.

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Dive in headfirst.

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Jump in with your feet first.

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Enter backwards so you can see where you're going.

Question 50

What should you do if you feel tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Stop swimming and rest at the edge of the pool.

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Panic and call for help.

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Continue swimming as long as you can.

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Wave your arms and legs to attract attention.

Question 51

When learning to swim, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Float on your back.

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Kick your legs.

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Put your face in the water.

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Take a deep breath.

Question 52

What is the best thing to do if you feel tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Stop and rest.

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Keep swimming.

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Swim back to shore.

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Call for help.