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Expression of IdeasEasyIntroducing an invention

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The safety bicycle was introduced in the 1880s. - It had two wheels of equal size and a chain drive to the rear wheel. - Earlier 'penny-farthings' had a huge front wheel and were dangerous to mount. - The safety bicycle made cycling practical for women and older riders.

The student wants to explain what made the safety bicycle different from earlier bicycles. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Unlike the penny-farthing with its huge front wheel, the 1880s safety bicycle had two equal wheels and a chain drive, which made cycling practical for far more people.Correct
  2. B. The safety bicycle was introduced in the 1880s.
  3. C. Penny-farthings were dangerous to mount.
  4. D. Bicycles have two wheels.

Answer: A. Unlike the penny-farthing with its huge front wheel, the 1880s safety bicycle had two equal wheels and a chain drive, which made cycling practical for far more people.

The old design, the new design, and the consequence.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The safety bicycle was introduced in the 1880s.
A date, not a difference.
C. Penny-farthings were dangerous to mount.
The old design alone.
D. Bicycles have two wheels.
A generality.

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