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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumEmphasising a similarity between two instruments

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The violin has four strings and is played with a bow. - The viola also has four strings and is played with a bow. - The viola is larger than the violin and sounds lower. - Both belong to the string family of the orchestra.

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

  1. A. Like the violin, the viola has four strings and is played with a bow.Correct
  2. B. The viola is larger than the violin and sounds lower.
  3. C. The viola belongs to the string family.
  4. D. Unlike the violin, the viola is played without a bow.

Answer: A. Like the violin, the viola has four strings and is played with a bow.

Shared features, stated as shared — choice A.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The viola is larger than the violin and sounds lower.
This is a difference.
C. The viola belongs to the string family.
True, but it says nothing about the violin.
D. Unlike the violin, the viola is played without a bow.
The notes say both are played with a bow.

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