1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
inn [45]
2 years ago
9

Which paragraph best summarizes the passage? The most primitive time-measuring device was a pole planted upright in a sunny plac

e that would cast a shadow on the ground. The position of that shadow marked time. Another ancient invention for measuring time was the water-clock. These primitive techniques were used for hundreds of years before modern clocks were invented. It is impossible to establish by whom, when, or where clocks were invented, but it is fairly clear that in AD 1000, a monk named Gerbert made a clock for the German city of Magdeburg. Clocks may have been made before this, but there is no evidence to establish this fact. Unlike modern clocks, the first clocks invented were large and stationary. Later, the bulky, stationary clocks were replaced by more portable ones. Portable clocks appeared around the beginning of the 14th century, though the inventor and the exact time or place of invention of these portable clocks is unknown. The invention of portable clocks marks an era in the development of the clock. However, the introduction of the pendulum was the greatest event in clock development. This invention has been credited to Huygens, a Dutch philosopher, who not only discovered the pendulum but also put it to use in 1657. The modern watch is a developed type of the clock. The earlier clocks had originally only one hand, which indicated the hour. Minute and second hands were added later. Within recent years, clocks operated with electricity have been invented. With the beginning of clock and watch manufacture by machinery, the cost has been so reduced that practically anyone may own an accurate time-piece. The United States is one of the foremost countries of the world in the manufacture and sale of clocks as well as watches.
A - The most primitive time-measuring device was a pole planted upright in a sunny place that would cast a shadow on the ground. The position of that shadow marked time. Another ancient invention for measuring time was the water-clock. These primitive techniques were used for hundreds of years before modern clocks were invented.

B - It is impossible to establish by whom, when, or where clocks were invented, but it is fairly clear that in AD 1000, a monk named Gerbert made a clock for the German city of Magdeburg. Clocks may have been made before this, but there is no evidence to establish this fact. Unlike modern clocks, the first clocks invented were large and stationary.

C - Later, the bulky, stationary clocks were replaced by more portable ones. Portable clocks appeared around the beginning of the 14th century, though the inventor and the exact time or place of invention of these portable clocks is unknown. The invention of portable clocks marks an era in the development of the clock. However, the introduction of the pendulum was the greatest event in clock development. This invention has been credited to Huygens, a Dutch philosopher, who not only discovered the pendulum but also put it to use in 1657.

D - The modern watch is a developed type of the clock. The earlier clocks had originally only one hand, which indicated the hour. Minute and second hands were added later. Within recent years, clocks operated with electricity have been invented. With the beginning of clock and watch manufacture by machinery, the cost has been so reduced that practically anyone may own an accurate time-piece. The United States is one of the foremost countries of the world in the manufacture and sale of clocks as well as watches.
English
2 answers:
MA_775_DIABLO [31]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

C

Explanation:

I would choose C because it's the best summary of the paragraph. Its main idea is the development of the clock, from rudimentary beginning to widespread use. Choice C is a good transition from the early inventions to the modern day.

Choices A and B are too specific to the early development of the clock. Choice D is too specific to the late development of the clock, and how it is used today.

Bogdan [553]2 years ago
6 0

Answer:

C

Explanation:

You might be interested in
Read both passages and answer the question. Passage 1: Excerpt of John Muir's "Calypso Borealis", Passage 2: William Wordsworth'
shutvik [7]

The inference is that the author was sad about the fact that he was lonely and nature as the imagination of his friends helped him cope.

<h3>What is an inference?</h3>

An inference simply means the conclusion that can be deduced based on the information given in a story.

In this case, the inference is that the author was sad about the fact that he was lonely and nature as the imagination of his friends helped him cope.

Learn more about inference on:

brainly.com/question/25280941

#SPJ1

3 0
1 year ago
hey guys lol, im talking to this guy and he wants me to sing for him live but i dont think i can do it bc im shy and my voice su
lara [203]

Answer:

Say: “hey, I actually can send you a video of me singing because I’m a bit shy I’m sorry”

Then stand there embarrassed and he’ll hold you in his arms and will say “it’s ok!” If he’s nice good luck!!

3 0
2 years ago
Which of the following words correctly follows the "Drop or Keep the 'e' Rule"? Whineing Confinment Outrageous Haveing
PilotLPTM [1.2K]
Correctly written word: outrageous
8 0
3 years ago
True or false to be explicit to be clear and concise
Sati [7]
True 
~<span>stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.</span>
8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
I dont really understand this?​
Tresset [83]
I think like “wake up” “don’t wake up” “shaves” and “doesn’t take” are examples
7 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • In which of the following situations are you least likely to use the skill of summarizing
    5·1 answer
  • What made pony boy think they were not completely different from the docs ?
    14·1 answer
  • What are the action verbs in the sentence? The air masses expand and create the cloud layers, which can be a big influence on th
    10·1 answer
  • Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. If both sentences have punctuation errors, then select “Neither sentence is correct.”
    8·2 answers
  • How is the central conflict of treasure island resolved?
    12·1 answer
  • The reader never learns the real truth about Daisy because
    15·1 answer
  • What is the definition of the Greek root "Gen-" and please give me<br> sentence.
    12·1 answer
  • Please help write a myth that includes the following
    15·2 answers
  • What did Hitler call his plan to exterminate the Jews from Europe?
    15·1 answer
  • What is Sal comparing herself to in the first few paragraphs of the novel when describing her move from Bybanks to Euclid in the
    9·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!