Question

1. which of the following best summarizes the passage? a amusement parks became popular american recreational destinations in the late 1800s and early 1900s. b steeplechase park, one of the great parks of coney island, had many attractions that kept it open long after the height of amusement - park popularity. c by the year 1900, one of the largest, most popular destinations was coney island, new york, which featured three enclosed parks filled with rides, shows, and food and gift vendors. d the creator of steeplechase park, george tilyou, added boat rides, pony rides, and the earthquake stairway.

Explanation:

To solve this question, we need to determine which option best summarizes the passage (even though the passage isn't provided, we can analyze the options based on typical summarization logic: a good summary should cover the main idea, not just details).

Analyzing each option:

• Option A: Talks about amusement parks becoming popular in late 1800s - early 1900s. This is a broad statement about a trend.
• Option B: Focuses on Steeplechase Park and its attractions keeping it open. This is a detail about one park, not a main idea summary.
• Option C: By 1900, Coney Island (a specific location) was a large, popular destination with three enclosed parks and various features. This gives a specific, main - idea - like statement about a key recreational destination in the relevant time period.
• Option D: Focuses on the creator of Steeplechase Park and specific attractions he added. This is a detail about one person and one park's attractions.

A summary should capture the main topic and key details of the passage. If the passage is about the popularity of amusement parks and specifically Coney Island as a major destination, Option C is the best summary as it gives a key location (Coney Island), its status (largest, most popular), and its features (three enclosed parks with rides, shows, vendors).

• Option A is too broad and doesn't focus on a key location.
• Option B and D focus on details about Steeplechase Park, not the main idea.
• Option C provides a main - idea - level statement about Coney Island's status and features.

Answer:

C. By the year 1900, one of the largest, most popular destinations was Coney Island, New York, which featured three enclosed parks filled with rides, shows, and food and gift vendors.