Question #N212
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?
In this passage, the word "revolutionized" suggests that
A. the invention had a significant and lasting effect on the industry.
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.
Correct Answer is: A
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.