Question

The first time anyone swam across the Channel _____.

• A. was in the nineteenth century
• B. was when England and France organized a swimming competition.
• C. no one really believed him.
• D. he was helped by favorable currents.
• E. he reached Dover just before 10 in the evening.

Answer 1

The correct option is A was in the nineteenth century

Supporting Statement: The first man to succeed in swimming across the Channel was Captain Webb, an Englishman. This was in August 1875.

Thus, the first time somebody swam the English Channel was in the nineteenth century. Thus, option A is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide appropriate information.