Expression of IdeasHardSynthesis: the better fit for a managing role
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Candidate X has 10 years' experience, 3 of them managing a team.
- Candidate Y has 4 years' experience, all 4 managing a team.
- The job is a managing role.
The student wants to argue that Candidate Y is the stronger fit despite having less experience overall. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Although X has more years in total, Y has spent all four of her years managing a team, one more than X, and the job is a managing role.Correct
- B. Candidate X has 10 years' experience.
- C. Candidate Y has only 4 years' experience.
- D. Both candidates have managed a team.
Answer: A. Although X has more years in total, Y has spent all four of her years managing a team, one more than X, and the job is a managing role.
Managing years, not total years.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Candidate X has 10 years' experience.
- Favours X.
- C. Candidate Y has only 4 years' experience.
- Favours X.
- D. Both candidates have managed a team.
- No comparison.
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