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Expression of IdeasMediumSynthesis: explaining a consequence

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Kelder Water is a reservoir in northern England. - Its dam was completed in 1982 and flooded the valley behind it. - The village of Plashetts in the valley was demolished before the flooding. - About 60 people were moved from the valley. - The valley's old railway line now lies under the water.

The student wants to explain what the creation of the reservoir meant for the valley. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Creating the reservoir flooded the valley: the village of Plashetts was demolished, about 60 people were moved, and the old railway now lies under the water.Correct
  2. B. Kelder Water is a reservoir in northern England.
  3. C. The dam was completed in 1982.
  4. D. About 60 people were moved.

Answer: A. Creating the reservoir flooded the valley: the village of Plashetts was demolished, about 60 people were moved, and the old railway now lies under the water.

Village, people, railway: the valley's fate.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Kelder Water is a reservoir in northern England.
What it is, not what it did.
C. The dam was completed in 1982.
A date.
D. About 60 people were moved.
One consequence, without the rest.

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