What is the central idea in the paragraph below? The game of cricket was first played in Great Britain in the 1700s. Today, cricket is popular all over the world. Cricket matches are held in countries like Australia, Pakistan, and South Africa, and cricket is the most popular sport in India. The Cricket World Cup, the sport's international championship, is also one of the world's most-viewed sporting events.

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Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words?

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.

According to the police officer, the car accident could not have been avoided.