What is the central idea of the first paragraph of the dark game? 1.
the civil war was a short conflict between the north and the south.
2.the civil war lasted longer than people at first expected it to last.
3. during the civil war, there were many casualties on both sides.
4.during the civil war, fort sumter was overtaken by the confederacy.

In The Dark Game the central idea of the first paragraph is 1) The Civil War lasted longer than people first expected it to last. The author makes this idea clear by including details about how the war lasted for four years. By including these details the author informs the readers that the Civil War lasted longer than many initially expected.

answer: b. the moon is much smaller than the earth.

explanation:

it starts off by comparing the earth and venus. it also only says one sentance about the moon which make it the odd one out. in conclusion the answer is b.

it is an infinitive phrase with a subject.