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Read the excerpt from "Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge" by Hon. Seth Low, Mayor of the City of Brooklyn. Brooklyn becomes available, henceforth, as a place of residence to thousands, to whom the ability to reach their places of business without interruption from fog and ice is of paramount importance. To all Brooklyn's present citizens a distinct boon is given. The certainty of communication with New York afforded by the Bridge is the fundamental benefit it confers.

Read the following summary of the excerpt.

It is great that the Brooklyn Bridge finally created new business opportunities by allowing the citizens of Brooklyn to easily commute to Manhattan.

Which of the following flaws can be found in this summary of the excerpt?

A) The summary gives the reader’s personal opinion.
B) The summary does not include the main idea.
C) The summary is written in the mayor’s words.
D) The summary includes unimportant details.

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