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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The lyrebird is a ground-dwelling bird of Australia. - It is famous for mimicking sounds. - It can copy other birds' calls, chainsaws and camera shutters. - The male's tail feathers resemble a lyre, a stringed instrument.

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

  1. A. The lyrebird, a ground-dwelling Australian bird, is famous for mimicking sounds ranging from other birds' calls to chainsaws.Correct
  2. B. Lyrebirds can imitate the click of a camera shutter.
  3. C. The male's tail feathers resemble a lyre.
  4. D. Like most birds, the lyrebird is unable to mimic sounds.

Answer: A. The lyrebird, a ground-dwelling Australian bird, is famous for mimicking sounds ranging from other birds' calls to chainsaws.

What it is, where it lives, and what makes it remarkable — choice A gives all three.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Lyrebirds can imitate the click of a camera shutter.
A single detail, with no introduction.
C. The male's tail feathers resemble a lyre.
The tail feathers alone don't introduce the bird.
D. Like most birds, the lyrebird is unable to mimic sounds.
The notes say the lyrebird is FAMOUS for mimicking sounds.

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