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Expression of IdeasEasySynthesis: introducing a person to an unfamiliar audience

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Mary Anning (1799–1847) was a fossil collector in Lyme Regis, England. - She found the first complete ichthyosaur skeleton at the age of 12. - She later found the first two plesiosaur skeletons. - She had little formal education. - Scientists of her day rarely credited her finds.

The student wants to introduce Mary Anning to an audience unfamiliar with her. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Mary Anning (1799–1847), a fossil collector in Lyme Regis, England, found the first complete ichthyosaur skeleton at the age of 12.Correct
  2. B. She had little formal education.
  3. C. Scientists rarely credited her.
  4. D. She found two plesiosaurs.

Answer: A. Mary Anning (1799–1847), a fossil collector in Lyme Regis, England, found the first complete ichthyosaur skeleton at the age of 12.

Who, where, and her first great find.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. She had little formal education.
Doesn't say who she was.
C. Scientists rarely credited her.
Doesn't name her.
D. She found two plesiosaurs.
No name, no context.

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