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Expression of IdeasEasyIntroducing a person

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Mary Seacole (1805–1881) was a Jamaican-born nurse. - Refused a place with the official nursing party, she travelled to the Crimean War at her own expense in 1855. - She set up a 'British Hotel' near the front to feed and treat soldiers. - Soldiers nicknamed her 'Mother Seacole'.

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

  1. A. Mary Seacole (1805–1881), a Jamaican-born nurse refused by the official party, travelled to the Crimean War at her own expense in 1855 and set up a 'British Hotel' near the front to feed and treat soldiers.Correct
  2. B. Seacole was born in 1805.
  3. C. Soldiers nicknamed her 'Mother Seacole'.
  4. D. The Crimean War took place in the 1850s.

Answer: A. Mary Seacole (1805–1881), a Jamaican-born nurse refused by the official party, travelled to the Crimean War at her own expense in 1855 and set up a 'British Hotel' near the front to feed and treat soldiers.

Who she was, the refusal, and what she did anyway.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Seacole was born in 1805.
A date only.
C. Soldiers nicknamed her 'Mother Seacole'.
A nickname without an introduction.
D. The Crimean War took place in the 1850s.
Not about Seacole.

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