Information and IdeasEasyMain idea about a product's true use
Information and Ideas practice question
Bubble wrap was invented in 1957 as a textured wallpaper. It failed as decoration, was tried as greenhouse insulation, and found its real use only when a computer company needed something to protect fragile machines in transit.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
- A. Bubble wrap found its purpose only after failing at the uses it was invented for.Correct
- B. Bubble wrap was designed from the start for shipping computers.
- C. Bubble wrap became a popular wallpaper.
- D. Bubble wrap works well as greenhouse insulation.
Answer: A. Bubble wrap found its purpose only after failing at the uses it was invented for.
Wallpaper failed, insulation was tried, packaging succeeded — the text traces a product to its accidental use.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Bubble wrap was designed from the start for shipping computers.
- The text says it was invented as wallpaper.
- C. Bubble wrap became a popular wallpaper.
- It 'failed as decoration'.
- D. Bubble wrap works well as greenhouse insulation.
- Insulation was only 'tried'; its real use came later.
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