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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?

  1. A. The comet, which returns every 76 years, is next expected in 2061.Correct
  2. B. The comet can be seen without a telescope.
  3. C. The comet was last seen in 1986.
  4. 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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