Swimming for Year 2: Master Water Confidence and Basic Strokes

Question 1

What is NOT usually found in a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Basketball hoop

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Pool deck

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Slide

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Diving board

Question 2

Which is not a safe thing to do in the water?

Accepted Answer

Push others into the pool

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Enter the pool by the steps

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Swim with a buddy

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Tell the lifeguard about any accidents or emergencies

Question 3

When swimming, what should we always wear to protect our skin from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen

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Swim in the shade

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Wear a hat

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Swim at night

Question 4

What do you NOT usually find in a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Tree

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Pool deck

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Diving board

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Slide

Question 5

Which of these is not a swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

Walking on water

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Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Backstroke

Question 6

To stay safe when swimming, what's the most important thing to do first?

Accepted Answer

Tell a lifeguard

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Swim alone

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Jump in without checking the depth

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Ignore the lifeguard's rules

Question 7

What does NOT belong in a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Playground slide

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Pool ladder

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Diving board

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Floatation devices

Question 8

Which of these is NOT found in a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Tennis court

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Pool ladder

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Diving board

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Slide

Question 9

Before you go swimming, how should you get into the water?

Accepted Answer

Walk in slowly and carefully

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Dive in head first

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Slide in feet first

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Jump in from the side

Question 10

When swimming, what is the most important thing to do to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Tell an adult where you are going and when you will be back.

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Swim alone.

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Jump into water without checking how deep it is.

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Ignore the lifeguard's instructions.

Question 11

How can swimming benefit us?

Accepted Answer

Make our hearts stronger

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Make us tired and sleepy

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Get us clean and shiny

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Make our hair green

Question 12

Which of these parts of a swimming pool is not designed to keep swimmers safe?

Accepted Answer

Diving board

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Lifeguard

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Non-slip floor

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Emergency button

Question 13

Which of the following is a water safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Always swim with a buddy.

Accepted Answer

Never run around the pool.

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Never swim in deep water.

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Always dive headfirst into the water.

Question 14

Swimming offers numerous benefits, but which of these is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Keeping you warm

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Floating on water

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Strengthening the heart and lungs

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Building strong muscles and bones

Question 15

How should you enter a swimming pool safely?

Accepted Answer

Walk in feet first

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Dive in head first

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Jump in from the side

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Slide in

Question 16

To stay safe when swimming, what's the most important thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Always swim with a friend.

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Swim by yourself, even if you're a good swimmer.

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Don't listen to the lifeguard.

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Dive into the water without checking how deep it is.

Question 17

How does swimming benefit our bodies?

Accepted Answer

Makes us stronger

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Helps us see better

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Helps us sleep better

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Makes us smarter

Question 18

In a swimming pool, which area is the deepest?

Accepted Answer

Diving pool

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Shallow end

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Baby pool

Question 19

Before you go swimming, what's the first thing you should always do?

Accepted Answer

Check how deep the water is

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Jump in quickly

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Swim to the other side

Question 20

When swimming, which of these is NOT a way to move through the water?

Accepted Answer

Walking on the bottom

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Floating

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Treading water

Question 21

When swimming in a public pool, it's important to stay safe. What should you always do?

Accepted Answer

Stay in the area marked for swimming

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Swim without an adult nearby

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Dive in without checking the water depth

Question 22

To stay safe at the pool, what should you always do?

Accepted Answer

Listen to the pool rules and swim with a grown-up.

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Swim without a grown-up watching.

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Run around near the water.

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Push other people in the water.

Question 23

Swimming is a great activity. What good thing can happen to your body if you go swimming regularly?

Accepted Answer

Your heart will be stronger and healthier

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You will be more likely to drown

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Your muscles will get weaker

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Your body will be less flexible

Question 24

In the backstroke, which body part should be kept above the water?

Accepted Answer

Head

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Arms

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Legs

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Back

Question 25

What does NOT belong in a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Tree

Answer

Pool ladder

Answer

Diving board

Answer

Slide

Question 26

Which of these tips can help you get better at swimming?

Accepted Answer

Set goals and track your progress.

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Only swim when an adult is watching.

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Practice only your favorite stroke.

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Avoid swimming in cold water.

Question 27

When swimming, it's important to stay safe. What's the best thing to do if you get tired while swimming?

Accepted Answer

Float on your back and rest until you feel better.

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Keep swimming until you reach the edge of the pool.

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Panic and call for help.

Question 28

Which part of the pool do we use to enter and leave the water safely?

Accepted Answer

Pool ladder

Answer

Diving board

Answer

Slide

Answer

Deep end

Question 29

In the front crawl, how should you move your legs?

Accepted Answer

Up and down in a continuous flutter

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In a circular motion

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Straight out behind you

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a part of the front crawl stroke?

Accepted Answer

Holding your breath

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Moving your arms in a windmill motion

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Kicking your legs up and down

Question 31

Which of these is NOT found in a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

Playground

Answer

Pool ladder

Answer

Diving board

Question 32

Which of these is not a swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Front crawl

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Breaststroke

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Butterfly

Question 33

What's the best way to become a better swimmer?

Accepted Answer

Practice swimming often

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Watch videos of swimmers

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Read about swimming

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Talk to friends about swimming

Question 34

When you're having fun splashing in the pool, what's one important water safety rule you should always remember?

Accepted Answer

Always swim with a buddy.

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It's okay to jump in the pool without checking how deep it is first.

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When you're tired, it's fine to swim way out into the deep end.

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If you can't swim, it's a good idea to go in the pool alone.

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a benefit of swimming for children?

Accepted Answer

Helps you relax and sleep

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Boosts heart health

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Improves coordination

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Provides a fun activity

Question 36

What's another fun activity you can do with friends in the water?

Accepted Answer

Play catch

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Paint

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Read

Question 37

Swimming can affect the environment in both good and bad ways. How can swimming impact the environment, and what can swimmers do to reduce their impact?

Accepted Answer

Swimmers can reduce their environmental impact by using sunscreen that won't harm the environment and avoiding swimming in dirty water.

Answer

Swimming only has positive environmental impacts, like exercise and fun.

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Swimming has no environmental impact because it happens in water.

Question 38

You're playing near the pool when you see a friend who looks like they're struggling to stay afloat. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Call for help from an adult or lifeguard.

Answer

Jump in and try to rescue them yourself.

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Throw a lifejacket to them.

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Stay calm and watch them struggle.

Question 39

Why is it important to warm up before swimming?

Accepted Answer

To prepare your muscles and reduce the risk of injury

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To swim faster

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Warming up is not necessary before swimming

Question 40

What is one of the main reasons why a lifeguard is present at a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

To keep swimmers safe

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To teach swimming lessons

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To clean the pool

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To play with the children

Question 41

When swimming, life jackets are essential for safety. However, what are some other crucial practices we can follow to remain safe in the water?

Accepted Answer

Always swim with a buddy and never alone.

Accepted Answer

Use flotation aids like water noodles or inflatable rings.

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Jump into the water headfirst without checking the depth.

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Ignore instructions from lifeguards or other adults supervising the swimming area.

Question 42

Swimming pools can affect the environment. Which of these actions helps make swimming pools more eco-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Using a solar cover to heat the pool

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Using more chlorine to keep the water clean

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Leaving the pool filter running all the time

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Draining the pool every day

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a basic swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

Treading water

Answer

Front crawl

Answer

Backstroke

Answer

Breaststroke

Question 44

What is the first step in learning to float?

Accepted Answer

Relaxing your body

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Holding your breath

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Moving your arms

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Kick your legs

Question 45

Why is it important to wear a life jacket when swimming?

Accepted Answer

To help you float and stay safe in the water

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To keep you warm

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To protect your head

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To keep you entertained

Question 46

Which of these is a sign that someone is struggling in the water?

Accepted Answer

They are waving their arms and calling for help

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They are keeping their head above water

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They are smiling and laughing

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They are splashing and playing

Question 47

What is the most important thing to remember when swimming?

Accepted Answer

To be safe

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To have fun

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To win and swim faster than others

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To look good

Question 48

Which action is NOT a good way to reduce the environmental impact of swimming pools?

Accepted Answer

Draining and refilling the pool daily

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Using chlorine-free sanitizers

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Using energy-efficient pumps and filters

Question 49

If you see someone struggling in the water, what's the safest thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Call for help and throw them something that floats.

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Jump in and try to save them.

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Do nothing, someone else will help.

Question 50

Why is it important to swim in areas with a lifeguard?

Accepted Answer

Lifeguards can help me if I need it.

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It's the law.

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Lifeguards make swimming more fun.

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Lifeguards can show me the best places to swim.

Question 51

Which of the following should you **not** do when swimming?

Accepted Answer

Jump into unknown water

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Swim with a buddy

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Stay within your depth

Answer

Wear a life jacket

Question 52

What is the correct way to float on your back?

Accepted Answer

Spread your arms and legs out like a star

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Cross your arms over your chest

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Hold your breath and kick your legs

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Try to swim with your arms only

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Take a break by floating on your back

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Swim back to the edge of the pool immediately

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Call for help

Answer

Try to swim faster

Question 54

Which of these is **not** a benefit of swimming?

Accepted Answer

Makes you feel tired

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Improves your heart health

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Strengthens your muscles

Answer

Helps you sleep better

Question 55

What do you need to wear when you are swimming?

Accepted Answer

Goggles and a swimsuit

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Flippers and a snorkel

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Wetsuit and diving mask

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Hat and gloves

Question 56

What is a good way to warm up before swimming?

Accepted Answer

Doing some stretches

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Jumping up and down

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Running around the pool

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Holding your breath

Question 57

Why is it important to listen to the lifeguard when you are swimming?

Accepted Answer

They have special training to keep you safe

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They can tell you where the deep end of the pool is

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They can show you how to swim better

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They can give you a free swim

Question 58

What should you do if you see someone who looks like they are struggling in the water?

Accepted Answer

Tell a lifeguard

Answer

Swim out and try to rescue them yourself

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Throw them a life jacket

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Ignore them

Question 59

What does 'treading water' mean?

Accepted Answer

Moving your legs up and down to stay afloat.

Answer

Floating on your back.

Answer

Swimming in a vertical position.

Answer

Swimming underwater.

Question 60

What is the safest way to enter the water?

Accepted Answer

Slide in gently from the side.

Answer

Jump in with your feet first.

Answer

Dive in headfirst.

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Run and jump in.

Question 61

When swimming with friends, what is the most important thing to remember?

Accepted Answer

To stay close to your friends.

Answer

To swim as fast as you can.

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To have fun.

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To ignore any safety rules.

Question 62

Which of the following is a good way to improve your swimming skills?

Accepted Answer

Swimming in a pool.

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Playing in a water park.

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Watching a swimming competition on TV.

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Reading a book about swimming.

Question 63

Which of these helps you float in water?

Accepted Answer

Wearing a life vest

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Waving your arms wildly

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Jumping up and down

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Holding your breath

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a safety rule for swimming in a pool?

Accepted Answer

Dive into shallow water

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Stay within the designated swimming area

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Never swim alone

Answer

Enter the pool using a ladder