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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumSynthesis: a remote and quiet island

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The island has 300 residents. - It is reached by a ferry that takes 40 minutes. - There are no cars on the island. - The island has one shop.

The student wants to emphasise how remote and quiet the island is. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. With no cars and only one shop, the island's 300 residents can be reached only by a 40-minute ferry.Correct
  2. B. The island has one shop.
  3. C. The ferry takes 40 minutes.
  4. D. The island has 300 residents.

Answer: A. With no cars and only one shop, the island's 300 residents can be reached only by a 40-minute ferry.

All four notes, pointing one way.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The island has one shop.
One detail.
C. The ferry takes 40 minutes.
One detail.
D. The island has 300 residents.
One detail.

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