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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumEmphasising a difference in age

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The Old Stone Bridge was built in 1350. - The New Span Bridge opened in 2015. - The Old Stone Bridge is 120 metres long. - The New Span Bridge is 400 metres long. - Both bridges cross the same river.

The student wants to emphasise the difference in age between the two bridges. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. The Old Stone Bridge has stood since 1350, while the New Span Bridge opened only in 2015 — a gap of more than six centuries.Correct
  2. B. The Old Stone Bridge is 120 metres long and the New Span Bridge is 400 metres long.
  3. C. Both bridges cross the same river.
  4. D. The Old Stone Bridge is the longer of the two bridges.

Answer: A. The Old Stone Bridge has stood since 1350, while the New Span Bridge opened only in 2015 — a gap of more than six centuries.

Two dates side by side with the gap spelled out — choice A is the only one about age.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The Old Stone Bridge is 120 metres long and the New Span Bridge is 400 metres long.
This contrasts length, not age.
C. Both bridges cross the same river.
A similarity, not a difference.
D. The Old Stone Bridge is the longer of the two bridges.
This is about length, and it's wrong: the New Span is longer.

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