Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumEmphasising a striking quantity
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A single oak tree can support over 2,000 species of insect, fungus, and bird.
- Oaks can live for more than 800 years.
- An oak produces acorns only after about 40 years.
- Oak timber was used for ships and roofs.
The student wants to emphasise how much life a single oak supports. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. A single oak can support more than 2,000 species of insect, fungus, and bird.Correct
- B. Oaks can live for more than 800 years.
- C. Oak timber was used for ships.
- D. An oak produces acorns after about 40 years.
Answer: A. A single oak can support more than 2,000 species of insect, fungus, and bird.
The figure that answers the goal.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Oaks can live for more than 800 years.
- Lifespan, not life supported.
- C. Oak timber was used for ships.
- Use of timber.
- D. An oak produces acorns after about 40 years.
- Maturity, not species.
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