The student wants to introduce the capybara to an audience unfamiliar with it. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The capybara is the largest rodent in the world.
- It is native to South America.
- It is semi-aquatic and has webbed feet.
- Adults can weigh up to 65 kilograms.
- Capybaras live in groups of 10 to 20.

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A. The capybara, the world's largest rodent, is a semi-aquatic animal native to South America.. A newcomer needs to know what kind of animal it is, how it stands out, and where it lives. Choice A gives all three.

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B. Adult capybaras can weigh up to 65 kilograms. — A weight means little to someone who doesn't yet know what a capybara is.

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C. Capybaras live in groups of 10 to 20. — Group size doesn't introduce the animal.

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D. Like many animals, capybaras have webbed feet. — The notes don't say webbed feet are common to many animals; this adds a claim and skips the introduction.

Expression of Ideas practice question

Answer: A. The capybara, the world's largest rodent, is a semi-aquatic animal native to South America.

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