Question #N174
The purpose of the passage is to explain the origin of a new scientific hypothesis, a theory that is based on the idea that the universe is expanding. The passage begins by detailing how this hypothesis was first proposed, followed by a description of the evidence that was used to support the hypothesis. The passage concludes by discussing the implications of this hypothesis for our understanding of the universe. Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage?
The main idea of the passage is toCorrect Answer is: A
The passage's primary focus is on explaining how the hypothesis of the expanding universe was first proposed. It's not about arguing for the hypothesis's truth or providing evidence for it. The passage explains its origins, but doesn't go into the details of evidence or implication. While the passage does mention implications, they're only briefly introduced and not the main idea.