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The 'New Bridge' was new in 1780, and the name has stuck through two rebuildings. Locals see nothing odd in a New Bridge older than every other bridge in the town; visitors, looking for something recent, walk straight past it.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
- A. The bridge's name preserves a newness long gone, which confuses visitors but not locals.Correct
- B. The New Bridge was built recently.
- C. The town has only one bridge.
- D. Locals want the bridge renamed.
Answer: A. The bridge's name preserves a newness long gone, which confuses visitors but not locals.
New in 1780, still 'New', misleading only to strangers.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The New Bridge was built recently.
- 1780, and older than every other bridge.
- C. The town has only one bridge.
- 'Every other bridge in the town.'
- D. Locals want the bridge renamed.
- Locals see nothing odd.
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