Question

question 6
the article states:
clemens had a heated hatred for suspenders. his disdain for using them to hold up his pants launched his side career as an inventor. he designed a suspender alternative. clemens was granted a patent for it in 1871. the handy contraption is still used to this day in some undergarments.
the authors purpose for writing this passage was to __________.
a. provide details about one of clemenss more successful inventions and how it came to be created
b. contrast the success of clemenss inventions with the failure of most of his business ventures
c. argue that clemenss inventions were successful only because he was a world - famous author
d. explain how clemenss early inventions were created with the help of nikola tesla

Explanation:

The passage details Clemens' dislike for suspenders, his invention of a suspender - alternative, its patenting in 1871, and its continued use. It focuses on the creation and success of this one invention. There is no mention of business ventures' failure, his authorship affecting inventions, or Nikola Tesla's help.

Answer:

A. provide details about one of Clemens's more successful inventions and how it came to be created