Expression of IdeasVery hardSynthesis: how much of a mural survives
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The mural was painted in 1938.
- The building's new owner whitewashed it in 1955.
- It was rediscovered in 2019 during renovation.
- Conservators estimate that 80 percent of it survives.
The student wants to emphasise how much of the mural remains despite its history. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Whitewashed in 1955 and hidden for more than sixty years, the mural has nonetheless survived: conservators estimate that 80 percent of it remains.Correct
- B. The mural was painted in 1938 and whitewashed in 1955.
- C. The mural was rediscovered in 2019.
- D. Conservators have examined the mural.
Answer: A. Whitewashed in 1955 and hidden for more than sixty years, the mural has nonetheless survived: conservators estimate that 80 percent of it remains.
The history, then the 80 percent.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The mural was painted in 1938 and whitewashed in 1955.
- History with no survival.
- C. The mural was rediscovered in 2019.
- Rediscovery without the extent.
- D. Conservators have examined the mural.
- No figure.
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