Expression of IdeasHardPresenting both sides of a result
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A city replaced parking spaces on one street with a row of planters and benches.
- Foot traffic on the street rose 30%.
- Two shops reported that deliveries became harder.
- The street's café doubled its outdoor seating.
The student wants to present both a benefit and a drawback of the change. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Foot traffic on the street rose 30% after the planters and benches went in, though two shops found deliveries harder.Correct
- B. Foot traffic rose 30%.
- C. The café doubled its outdoor seating.
- D. The city replaced parking spaces with planters.
Answer: A. Foot traffic on the street rose 30% after the planters and benches went in, though two shops found deliveries harder.
A gain and a cost together.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Foot traffic rose 30%.
- Benefit only.
- C. The café doubled its outdoor seating.
- Benefit only.
- D. The city replaced parking spaces with planters.
- Setup only.
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