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Set 4: Central Ideas

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

The following text discusses the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 18th century, marked a major turning point in history. It shifted production from hand tools to complex machines, leading to the rise of factories. This transition not only increased the speed and volume of manufacturing but also fundamentally changed society, drawing millions of people from rural farms to rapidly growing cities.

What was a primary result of the Industrial Revolution described in the text?

A. People moved from cities to farms
B. Production shifted from hand tools to machines
C. Manufacturing became slower but higher quality
D. It had little impact on society✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. The text describes the shift 'from hand tools to complex machines,' which increased manufacturing speed and changed society.

Key Evidence:

• "shifted production from hand tools to complex machines"

• "rise of factories"

Why others are wrong: A (Opposite (rural farms to cities)), C (Inaccurate (increased speed)), D (Inaccurate (fundamentally changed society)).

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