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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumSynthesis: emphasising size

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Kelder Water is a reservoir in northern England. - It holds about 200 billion litres of water. - Its shoreline is 43 kilometres long. - It was completed in 1982. - A road runs round the whole reservoir.

The student wants to emphasise how large the reservoir is. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Kelder Water holds about 200 billion litres of water and has a shoreline 43 kilometres long.Correct
  2. B. Kelder Water was completed in 1982.
  3. C. A road runs round the reservoir.
  4. D. Kelder Water is in northern England.

Answer: A. Kelder Water holds about 200 billion litres of water and has a shoreline 43 kilometres long.

Capacity and shoreline: both measures of size.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Kelder Water was completed in 1982.
A date.
C. A road runs round the reservoir.
The road doesn't convey size.
D. Kelder Water is in northern England.
Location.

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