Question #N159
The text describes the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the lives of workers, with particular focus on the textile industry. The author argues that the Industrial Revolution was a time of great change for workers, with both positive and negative consequences. The text highlights the role of technology in changing the nature of work. What is the main idea of the passage?
The author’s main point about the Industrial Revolution is that
A. the changes it brought about were entirely positive.
B. it resulted in an increase in the number of factories.
C. it had a profound impact on the lives of workers.
D. it was a period of rapid technological advancement.
Correct Answer is: C
The passage describes the Industrial Revolution's impact on the lives of workers. The author focuses on the textile industry as an example of how the Industrial Revolution changed the nature of work. Therefore, the most likely reason the author wrote this passage is to explain how the Industrial Revolution impacted the lives of workers.