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Expression of IdeasEasyIntroducing a person and their work

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Mary Somerville (1780–1872) was a Scottish scientist and writer. - Her 1834 book On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences explained astronomy, physics, and chemistry for general readers. - The word 'scientist' was first used in a review of her work. - Somerville College, Oxford, is named after her.

The student wants to introduce Somerville to readers unfamiliar with her. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Mary Somerville (1780–1872) was a Scottish scientist whose 1834 book explained astronomy, physics, and chemistry to general readers — and a review of her work gave English the word 'scientist'.Correct
  2. B. Somerville College is in Oxford.
  3. C. The word 'scientist' was coined in 1834.
  4. D. Somerville wrote a book.

Answer: A. Mary Somerville (1780–1872) was a Scottish scientist whose 1834 book explained astronomy, physics, and chemistry to general readers — and a review of her work gave English the word 'scientist'.

Who she was, what she wrote, and a memorable fact.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Somerville College is in Oxford.
The college, not the person.
C. The word 'scientist' was coined in 1834.
Not from the notes as stated, and no introduction.
D. Somerville wrote a book.
Too vague to introduce anyone.

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