Which of these details does NOT support the central idea?
Central Idea: Even though one of Edison's inventions failed, he never stopped
trying out new ideas.

A) The vocal engine was a cumbersome device for the
user.

B) Edison created a version of the light bulb that
was affordable and long-lasting.

C) Sound waves are not powerful enough to make the
vocal engine useful.

D) The vocal engine had a few fatal flaws.

What viewpoint about german soldiers does maupassant convey in this excerpt of "two friends"? a. they are all loyal, but heartless. b. they are all cold–hearted and inhuman. c. they are all sympathetic and smart. d. they are all men of their word and good soldiers.

Read the sentence. on days when i go jogging in the morning, my mind seems to process ideas faster, and my mood is more positive. how does the underlined clause add variety and meaning to the sentence? select two options. it describes the days being discussed. it makes readers want to go jogging. it creates a compound-complex sentence. it adds detail about the speaker’s personality. it explains why jogging is beneficial.

Which of the following is best written: 1. my favorite day of the year is july 24 my birthday 2. my favorite day, of the year, is july 24 my birthday 3. my favorite day of the year is july 24-my birthday 4. my favorite day of the year is (july 24) my birthday