Expression of IdeasMediumExplaining a phenomenon
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Bread rises because yeast produces carbon dioxide gas.
- Gluten, a protein network in the dough, traps the gas in bubbles.
- Kneading develops the gluten network.
- Under-kneaded dough rises poorly because gas escapes.
The student wants to explain why kneading matters for bread. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Kneading develops the gluten network that traps the yeast's carbon dioxide, so under-kneaded dough lets the gas escape and rises poorly.Correct
- B. Yeast produces carbon dioxide.
- C. Bread rises.
- D. Kneading takes time.
Answer: A. Kneading develops the gluten network that traps the yeast's carbon dioxide, so under-kneaded dough lets the gas escape and rises poorly.
Gluten, gas, kneading, and the consequence of skipping it.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Yeast produces carbon dioxide.
- The gas without the gluten.
- C. Bread rises.
- The effect without the reason.
- D. Kneading takes time.
- Not from the notes and not an explanation.
More Expression of Ideas questions
- Medium
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? - Medium
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? - Medium
The student wants to introduce the Great Barrier Reef to an audience unfamiliar with it. Which choice most eff… - Medium
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? - Medium
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? - Medium
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Not affiliated with the College Board. SAT is a trademark of the College Board.