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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Caroline Herschel (1750–1848) was a German-born astronomer working in England. - She discovered eight comets between 1786 and 1797. - In 1787 she became the first woman in Britain to be paid a salary for scientific work. - She catalogued thousands of stars and nebulae.

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

  1. A. Caroline Herschel (1750–1848), a German-born astronomer working in England, discovered eight comets and in 1787 became the first woman in Britain paid a salary for scientific work.Correct
  2. B. Herschel was born in 1750.
  3. C. Eight comets were discovered between 1786 and 1797.
  4. D. Astronomers catalogue stars.

Answer: A. Caroline Herschel (1750–1848), a German-born astronomer working in England, discovered eight comets and in 1787 became the first woman in Britain paid a salary for scientific work.

Who she was and her two most striking achievements.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Herschel was born in 1750.
A date only.
C. Eight comets were discovered between 1786 and 1797.
The comets without the person.
D. Astronomers catalogue stars.
A generality.

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