Question

read the excerpt from the evolution of useful things. fry was committed to his brainchild, however, and he finally convinced an office - supply division of 3m to test - market the product, which \met an unperceived need.\ early results were not at all promising, but in those cases where samples were distributed, customers became hooked. which statement correctly describes the relationship of ideas in this text? the passage of time is signaled by the words \was committed\ and \samples were distributed.\ the passage of time is signaled by the words \he finally convinced\ and \customers became.\ cause - and - effect relationships are signaled by the words \however\ and \customers became.\ cause - and - effect relationships are signaled by the words \which met an unperceived need\ and \early results.\

Explanation:

The words "he finally convinced" and "customers became" show the progression of time - first Fry convinced the division, then customers reacted. The other options misidentify the signals for time - passage or cause - and - effect.

Answer:

The passage of time is signaled by the words "he finally convinced" and "customers became."