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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumEmphasising a similarity

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The Roman Colosseum could hold about 50,000 spectators. - It was completed in AD 80. - Many modern football stadiums hold about 50,000 spectators. - The Colosseum had numbered entrances to manage crowds, as modern stadiums do.

The student wants to emphasise a similarity between the Colosseum and modern stadiums. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Like many modern football stadiums, the Colosseum held about 50,000 spectators and used numbered entrances to manage its crowds.Correct
  2. B. The Colosseum was completed in AD 80.
  3. C. The Colosseum could hold about 50,000 spectators.
  4. D. Unlike modern stadiums, the Colosseum had no way of managing large crowds.

Answer: A. Like many modern football stadiums, the Colosseum held about 50,000 spectators and used numbered entrances to manage its crowds.

Two shared features, stated as shared — choice A emphasises the likeness.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The Colosseum was completed in AD 80.
A date, not a similarity.
C. The Colosseum could hold about 50,000 spectators.
A capacity with no comparison drawn.
D. Unlike modern stadiums, the Colosseum had no way of managing large crowds.
The notes say the Colosseum DID have numbered entrances to manage crowds.

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