Unit 1
Which of the following best summarizes the article?
A Sticky notes, microwaves, and artificial sweeteners all have something in common
Each of these useful things was discovered by accident. The same is true of a
number of other discoveries, including penicillin, X-rays, and vulcanized rubber.
B Many important scientific discoveries have been made by accident. These include
the discoveries of penicillin, X-rays, and vulcanized rubber. In each case, the
scientist making the discovery had the experience to see the usefulness in what
others might have considered a mere "accident."
Alexander Fleming may be the person who made the most important accidental
discovery of all time. He was working in his lab when he noticed a type of bread
mold that killed bacteria. This led to the invention of penicillin, an antibiotic th
has saved countless lives.
When a good scientist discovers something by accident, the discovery involves
more than just luck. Microwaves, penicillin, and X-rays are all examples of usef
things discovered by scientists who knew how to turn a mistake into something
good. Their "lucky accidents" had more to do with hard work than good luck.
or uses anecdotes, or stories, to illustrate key ideas of the
nassage to support your answer.