Question

This is an excerpt from a letter written by a soldier fighting in World War I and

sent to his mother
The trenches stretch for miles, but even though they are
almost 12 feet deep, we cant walk around much. The
bullets and grenades rain down upon us at even the
slightest hint of movement, so all we can do is lean in
stillness, waiting, trying not to make a sound.
Which statement best represents the main idea of this source
A Trenches were used extensively in World War I
B. The soldier's mother is worried about her son
C. Trenches are often dug almost 12 feet deep
D. Fighting in a World War I trench was boring and dangerous.

Answer 1

the correct answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

Fighting in a world war I trench was boring and dangerous.

Answer 2

A. Trenches were used extensively in World War I.

Step-by-step explanation:

Trenches are long, narrow, and deep pathways dug along war lines to act as protection from enemy fires. The paths also allow the movement of the soldiers.

In the given letter, the soldier reveals how "trenches stretch for miles" but they can't move. The very slightest of movement drew enemy fire, which is dangerous. So, all the soldiers can do is lie in wait, without any movement or even making any sound. And even though the trenches cover miles of land, they cannot make any movement. But it is evident that trenches are used extensively during the First World War.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.