The statement that is false is "Since its introduction to the masses, television has always been viewed positively." This statement is obviously false because it has a generalization in it that cannot be proven with any evidence one way or the other. In fact, if we think about it on a personal level, we do not even view television as "always" positive. However, it can be proven that advancements in news print and the penny papers did help promote literacy among all classes in America. Radio did excel as a medium that provided outstanding entertainment for the masses. America does frequently pride itself on its leadership role in technological advancement.
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Integers are always whole numbers, positive, negative or 0.
While the main idea is usually in the first sentence, the next most common placement is in the last sentence of a paragraph. The author gives supporting information first and then makes the point in the last sentence. Here's a paragraph we can use as an example. Try to locate the topic and the main idea.
