Question

Human beings are incorrigibly restless and dissatisfied, always in search of new experiences and sensations, seldom content with the familiar. . . . As for tasting other people's cones, never do it. The reasoning here is that if it tastes good, you'll wish you had it; if it tastes bad, you'll have had a taste of something that tastes bad; if it doesn't taste either good or bad, then you won't have missed anything. What is the main idea of this passage from "How to Eat an Ice-Cream Cone"?

Answer 1

The main idea of the excerpt is that humans are always less than content with what they have, and generally want what they don't have or feel they can't obtain. The author used an example with ice cream cones to illustrate the point effectively.

Answer 2

What is the main idea of this passage from "How to Eat an Ice-Cream Cone"?

A. Don't try anyone else's cone; you'll wish you had their flavor.

B. Don't be afraid of new experiences; they can be fun.

C. Don't taste other people's cones; it only leads to trouble.

D. Don't let anyone taste your cone; they will want to steal it.

The correct answer is C for apex :^)