D; it requires the least exact detail. It is more likely to have "fluff" that can be taken out by paraphrasing. A and B are better for direct quotes and C requires jargon and in-depth explanations.
A king inherited the wisdom from his 4 bears
<span><span>The best sentence that would summarize the general idea of the article is: For many centuries, people who spoke a variety of different languages tried to figure out the meaning of hieroglyphs. <span>
</span></span><span>This general thought summarizes the whole idea of the passage and gives a clear conclusion on what is being achieved in the story. </span></span>
The correct answer should be Paragraphs in an essay should all be organized the same way.
If they are all different it might confuse the reader and dissuade him from continuing with reading.
A) According to Elana Martin, company spokesperson, "the error has not been traced to its ultimate source."