Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumSynthesis: a ferry's frequency and crossing time
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The river ferry runs every 15 minutes.
- The crossing takes 5 minutes.
- Children under 5 travel free.
- The last ferry leaves at 10 pm.
The student wants to explain how often the ferry runs and how long the crossing takes. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. The ferry runs every 15 minutes, and the crossing takes 5 minutes.Correct
- B. Children under 5 travel free on the ferry.
- C. The last ferry leaves at 10 pm.
- D. The ferry crosses the river.
Answer: A. The ferry runs every 15 minutes, and the crossing takes 5 minutes.
Frequency and duration.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Children under 5 travel free on the ferry.
- Fares.
- C. The last ferry leaves at 10 pm.
- Last departure only.
- D. The ferry crosses the river.
- Neither frequency nor duration.
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