Question 3
Which detail BEST supports one of the main ideas that there are inventions we can’t live without?
A
The invention of the telephone has allowed people to meet when they want rather than waiting for a reply from a letter.
B
The invention of the first computer started at 720 pounds and now some of them weigh only a few pounds.
C
The first telephone was created by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
D
The computer was created by John Vincent Atanasoff in 1942.
Option A. The invention of the telephone has allowed people to meet when they want rather than waiting for a reply from a letter.
The BEST detail that supports the main idea that there are inventions we can't live without is option A. The invention of the telephone has allowed people to meet when they want rather than waiting for a reply from a letter. This detail demonstrates how the telephone has revolutionized communication and made it more efficient and immediate.
To determine which detail best supports the main idea that there are inventions we can't live without, we need to analyze each option and see which one directly relates to the indispensability of certain inventions.
A. The invention of the telephone has allowed people to meet when they want rather than waiting for a reply from a letter.
While this detail highlights the convenience and efficiency of the telephone, it doesn't directly support the notion that there are inventions we can't live without.
B. The invention of the first computer started at 720 pounds and now some of them weigh only a few pounds.
This detail emphasizes the advancement of computers from being large and heavy to becoming more compact and portable. It indirectly suggests that computers have become an essential part of our lives, supporting the main idea.
C. The first telephone was created by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
While this detail provides historical information about the invention of the telephone, it doesn't specifically address its indispensability or the idea that there are inventions we can't live without.
D. The computer was created by John Vincent Atanasoff in 1942.
Similar to option C, this detail provides historical information about the creation of the computer but doesn't directly support the main idea.
Based on the analysis, the best support for the main idea that there are inventions we can't live without is option B. The fact that computers have become significantly smaller and lighter over time implies their increasing importance in our daily lives.