The passage is about the history of a particular product. The author uses the word “revolutionized” to describe the impact of a particular invention on the industry that created the product. How does the author’s use of the word “revolutionized” impact the meaning of the passage?
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.the invention had a significant and lasting effect on the industry.correct
- B.the product was widely popular and successful.
- C.the invention was complicated and difficult to understand.
- D.the product had a simple design and was easy to use.
Answer
A. the invention had a significant and lasting effect on the industry.
Explanation
The word "revolutionized" suggests that the invention had a significant and lasting effect on the industry. The invention changed the way the product was made and used. The word implies a significant shift in the industry, rather than simply an improvement.
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