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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Ynés Mexía (1870–1938) was a Mexican-American botanist. - She began collecting plants at the age of 55. - In thirteen years she collected about 150,000 specimens. - Around 500 were new to science.

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

  1. A. Ynés Mexía (1870–1938), a Mexican-American botanist who started collecting at 55, gathered about 150,000 plant specimens in thirteen years, some 500 of them new to science.Correct
  2. B. Mexía began collecting at the age of 55.
  3. C. About 500 specimens were new to science.
  4. D. Botanists collect plants.

Answer: A. Ynés Mexía (1870–1938), a Mexican-American botanist who started collecting at 55, gathered about 150,000 plant specimens in thirteen years, some 500 of them new to science.

Who she was, her late start, and the scale of her work.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Mexía began collecting at the age of 55.
One fact, no introduction.
C. About 500 specimens were new to science.
A number without saying who she was.
D. Botanists collect plants.
A generality.

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