Question

which best shows the broad scope of thomas edison’s work? he is not very well known today. his name was on more than 1,000 patents. he was a self - taught inventor. he became famous during his own lifetime.

Explanation:

To determine which option best shows the broad scope of Thomas Edison’s work, we analyze each choice:

• "He is not very well known today" is incorrect as Edison is widely recognized.
• "His name was on more than 1,000 patents" directly reflects the breadth of his work, as a large number of patents indicate diverse inventions and contributions.
• "He was a self - taught inventor" describes his learning method, not the scope of his work.
• "He became famous during his own lifetime" refers to his fame, not the scope of his work.

Answer:

B. His name was on more than 1,000 patents.