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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A study tracked 1,200 commuters for a year. - Those who cycled to work reported the highest job satisfaction. - Those who drove reported the lowest, even on short commutes. - The cyclists' commutes were on average longer in minutes than the drivers'.

The student wants to emphasise the surprising aspect of the study's findings. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Although the cyclists spent longer commuting than the drivers, they reported the highest job satisfaction and the drivers the lowest.Correct
  2. B. The study tracked 1,200 commuters for a year.
  3. C. Cyclists reported the highest job satisfaction.
  4. D. Drivers had shorter commutes than cyclists.

Answer: A. Although the cyclists spent longer commuting than the drivers, they reported the highest job satisfaction and the drivers the lowest.

Longer commutes yet higher satisfaction: 'although' frames the surprise.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The study tracked 1,200 commuters for a year.
Method only, no finding.
C. Cyclists reported the highest job satisfaction.
The finding without what makes it surprising.
D. Drivers had shorter commutes than cyclists.
The commute lengths without the satisfaction result.

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