Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumSynthesis: when a comet returns
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The comet returns every 76 years.
- It was last seen in 1986.
- It is next expected in 2061.
- It can be seen without a telescope.
The student wants to explain when people will next be able to see the comet. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. The comet, which returns every 76 years, is next expected in 2061.Correct
- B. The comet can be seen without a telescope.
- C. The comet was last seen in 1986.
- D. The comet returns every 76 years.
Answer: A. The comet, which returns every 76 years, is next expected in 2061.
Next date, with the reason.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The comet can be seen without a telescope.
- How, not when.
- C. The comet was last seen in 1986.
- The past, not the next time.
- D. The comet returns every 76 years.
- The period without the date.
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